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Former pastor who attacked family, set house on fire to hide financial troubles, pleads guilty

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Former pastor who attacked family, set house on fire to hide financial troubles, pleads guilty

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By JoBeth Davis, Andy Alcock Click here for updates on this story SHAWNEE, Kansas (KMBC) — A former Shawnee, Kansas, children’s pastor who attacked his family and set their house on fire to hide financial problems has pleaded guilty in connection with the incident. Matthew Lee Richards was charged with five counts of attempted murder and one count of aggravated arson with risk of bodily harm after the Sept. 16, 2023, incident that occurred a…See the Story

Man sentenced for 2023 Shawnee DUI crash that killed 9-year-old Lenexa boy

Shawnee, Kansas · Shawnee

Man sentenced for 2023 Shawnee DUI crash that killed 9-year-old Lenexa boy

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Matthew Jacobo is sentenced for the 2023 Shawnee, Kansas crash that killed 9-year-old Nolan DavidsonSee the Story

Former Children’s Pastor Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder of His Family

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Former Children’s Pastor Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder of His Family

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Matthew Lee Richards of Shawnee, Kansas, has pleaded guilty to two counts of attempted murder. The former children’s pastor was accused of attacking his wife and children with a knife before setting his home on fire.See the Story