A children’s pastor in Shawnee alledgedly stabbed his wife and then set the house on fire. He has five kids, four boys and one girl, who were in the house at the time of the incident. Currently, he is being charged with five attempts of murder and one count of aggravated arson with risk of bodily harm. On Monday, Sept. 18, he had his first court appearance via Zoom and is scheduled for another appearance on Sept. 29.
Unexpected tragedies can shake up a community, especially if it is someone who is involved. Violence can appear in places and within people you least expect. What one person does can affect the community, whether it be good or bad. After the incident was made public the church and people in the community came together to wish the best for the family.
