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Pastor Gets Nearly 30 Years for Stabbing Family, Torching Home
The children’s pastor said eviction notice, financial strain spurred his actions
April 2, 2025
A Kansas City youth pastor has been sentenced to over 29 years in prison for stabbing his family and setting his home on fire.
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Children’s Pastor Charged With Attempted Murder of Family Told Police He was Motivated by Financial Struggles
September 26, 2023
On Saturday, Sept. 16, Kansas children’s pastor Matthew Lee Richards was taken into custody after allegedly attempting to stab his wife and five children before setting fire to his home.
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