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Teacher of the Year and Her 4 Children Die in Suspicious Fire

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A former Missouri Teacher of the Year and her four children tragically lost their lives in a house fire that authorities are currently investigating due to suspicious circumstances. Bernadine “Birdie” Pruessner, a community college professor, and her children, Millie Spader, 2, Jackson Spader, 5, and 9-year-old twins Ellie and Ivy Pruessner, were found deceased in their Ferguson home following a fire that broke out around 4:30 a.m. on Monday. The fire also claimed the lives …

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Gunman Opens Fire at Children’s Truck-Or-Treat Event

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A celebratory trunk-or-treat event at Tillman Elementary School took a horrifying twist on Sunday when an individual opened fire, inciting fear among the students, parents, and faculty present. The incident unfolded at the school’s parking lot, where the school community had gathered for the festive event. The Kirkwood School District spokesperson reported that a person arrived at the location and started shooting. However, the attendees’ quick response helped subdue the shooter before any physical harm …

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