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.
Christian County, Mo. — Authorities have identified the suspect accused of fatally shooting a deputy with the Christian County Sheriff’s Office during a traffic stop as Richard Bird.
At the time the Blue Alert was issued, the suspect had not yet been taken into custody.
According to law enforcement officials, the deputy initiated a traffic stop involving a 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck along State Highway 160 near Highlandville.
During the stop, the suspect allegedly opened fire, fatally wounding the deputy before fleeing the scene.
The suspect was reported to have traveled southbound on Highway 160 following the shooting.
Authorities described the suspect vehicle as a black 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck equipped with a silver brush guard, black body trim, tinted rear windows, and a three-ball trailer hitch. The vehicle was bearing Missouri license plate 9MG-X36.
A statewide Blue Alert was issued to notify the public and assist in locating the suspect.
Law enforcement officials urged residents not to approach the vehicle or suspect if located, but instead to immediately call 911 and provide detailed information while remaining at a safe distance.
Christian County is situated south of Springfield and north of Branson, an area that sees significant travel due to its proximity to the Ozarks.
Multiple agencies across the region coordinated efforts in response to the alert.
Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting or the status of the investigation.
Law enforcement officials expressed their condolences to the deputy’s family, colleagues, and the community as they continue to pursue justice in the case.