Crime
Nebraska State Patrol Investigates Apparent Murder-Suicide Attempt in Seward
Hagen and Kindt were previously engaged following a two-year relationship, according to court records.
Seward, NE – Newly released court documents provide further insight into what authorities believe was an attempted murder-suicide that took place over the weekend in Seward.
According to the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP), 36-year-old Jamie Hagen was found deceased in her home on Saturday, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Officers also discovered 54-year-old Casey Kindt at the scene with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Court records reveal that Hagen had filed a protection order against Kindt on December 18, 2024, just two days after he allegedly assaulted her and threatened both her and her daughter on December 16.
Following the incident, Kindt faced multiple charges, including terroristic threats, third-degree domestic assault resulting in injury, and child abuse (no injury).
After his initial arrest, Kindt posted bond but was taken back into custody in early January for violating the terms of his release by contacting Hagen.
Prosecutors sought to revoke his bond, but Judge C. Jo Petersen instead raised it to $75,000. Kindt posted bond on Friday, just one day before the fatal shooting.
Authorities confirmed that a juvenile inside the residence made the 911 call reporting the incident.
Hagen and Kindt were previously engaged following a two-year relationship, according to court records.
Investigators also confirmed that Kindt was legally prohibited from possessing a firearm at the time of the shooting.
Kindt is currently receiving treatment for life-threatening injuries at UNMC in Omaha.
The Nebraska State Patrol is leading the ongoing homicide investigation.
Houston, TX – March 13, 2025 – A Houston man has been charged with murder following the death of his wife inside their home, while the victim’s family is seeking help in locating her missing dogs.
The Houston Police Department (HPD) responded to a residence on Emma Forest Street early March 12, 2025, after receiving reports of a disturbance.
Upon arrival, officers encountered 34-year-old Chance Zane Chavez, who was reportedly covered in blood.
Officers secured Chavez and proceeded to search the home, where they discovered the lifeless body of his wife, 32-year-old Kristen Chavez, inside a bedroom.
She had suffered blunt force trauma and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Following an initial investigation, HPD detectives arrested Chance Zane Chavez and formally charged him with murder.
Authorities have not yet disclosed a possible motive, and the case remains under investigation.
In addition to seeking justice for Kristen, her family is searching for her missing dogs, which were not found at the residence.
Anyone with information regarding their whereabouts is urged to contact law enforcement.
The Houston Police Department urges anyone with additional details related to the case to come forward.