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Saturday, June 20, 2009

[FL] Hunter Kelli Stenhouse killed by her ex-police officer estranged husband

...[Myron] Stenhouse, 45, shot his estranged wife, Hunter Stenhouse, to death at his house... Hunter Stenhouse had moved out of the house about six months ago, and she and her husband were getting a divorce and sharing custody of their daughter... Neighbors also said the suspect was a retired police officer...



ST. PETE MAN ACCUSED OF KILLING ESTRANGED WIFE

suncoastpinellas.tbo.com
By Peter Bernard | WFLA
Published: June 19, 2009
Updated: 06/19/2009 09:25 pm
ST. PETERSBURG - Myron Stenhouse called 911 this afternoon and told police something had happened to his wife. Police say that something was that Stenhouse had shot her to death. He has since been arrested and charged with second-degree murder. During the 911 call, the 45-year-old Stenhouse mentioned a knife, put down the phone and left an open line, police say. A male voice could be heard in the background. Then Stenhouse got back on the line "and said something about his wife 'laying on the floor'"... He said he wanted the police to come out,'' said police spokesman Bill Proffitt. "He didn't say why. And then the line went open for a while. Then he came back to the line and made some kind of bizarre statement. And then the line went open again." Stenhouse, 45, shot his estranged wife, Hunter Stenhouse, to death at his house... Hunter Stenhouse, 35, of Brandon, was dead inside the home. She had suffered a gunshot wound to her upper body... Hunter Stenhouse had moved out of the house about six months ago, and she and her husband were getting a divorce and sharing custody of their daughter... Police are continuing to investigate and are unsure what the motive was for the shooting... [Full article here]

POLICE:MAN CALLS 911 AFTER SHOOTING ESTRANGED WIFE
ABC Action News - Chad Cookler
Chad Cookler ccookler@abcactionnews.com
Last Update: 6/19/2009 10:22 pm
ST. PETERSBURG, FL -- A St. Petersburg man called 911 after he shot and killed his estranged wife while their young daughter was home... When officers arrived at Stenhouse's home on 6236 20th Way South, Stenhouse was standing in his driveway, holding his 14-month old daughter, detectives said. "He was very distraught. He was very upset. You could tell he was very taken-aback by the whole situation." said a neighbor. They then went inside the home and found the body of his estranged wife Hunter Kelli Stenhouse, dead from a gunshot wound to the chest. A semi-automatic weapon was recovered from the home... Neighbors told ABC Action News that the Stenhouse's were sharing custody of their daughter and were working on their marriage, spending time together on the weekends. According to St. Pete Police spokesman Bill Proffitt, she had brought their daughter to his home to switch custody. Neighbors also said the suspect was a retired police officer and a retired US Marine. Officers recovered a semi-automatic handgun from the house... Myron Stenhouse is charged with 2nd-degree murder. [Full article here]
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65 comments:

  1. omg i caught this story this morn and saw no mention of him being ex cop

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  2. AnonymousJune 20, 2009

    Pinellas County Sheriff's Office
    Subject Charge Report
    ...Name: STENHOUSE, MYRON QUINCY
    DOB: 12/13/1963
    Docket#: 1359068
    Arrest Date: 6/19/2009 8:57:06 PM
    Race: BLACK
    Sex: MALE
    Name STENHOUSE, MYRON QUINCY
    Docket No. 1359068
    Booking Date 6/19/2009 8:57:06 PM
    Arresting Agency ST. PETERSBURG POLICE
    Address 6236 20TH WAY S
    City ST. PETERSBURG
    State FL
    Zip Code 33712
    Race BLACK
    Sex MALE
    DOB 12/13/1963
    Place of Birth MD
    Arrest Age 45
    Eyes BRO
    Hair BAL
    Complexion MED
    Height 603
    Weight 240

    Scars, Marks & Tattoos
    T/T QUINCY WITH FEATHERS
    T/T YAHWEH

    Cell Location/Status HD-4H2-4H2B-B4-001
    SPIN 2135464
    Booking Type FELONY

    ...Charge Number: 1
    Agency Report Number: SP09044444
    Offense Description: MURDER IN THE SECOND DEGREE
    Statute: 782.04(2)/F
    Court Case Number: CRC0912848CFANO
    Bond Assessed:
    Bond Amount Due:
    OBTS: 5207071885

    2009 Pinellas County Sheriff's Office
    http://www.pcsoweb.com/InmateBooking/SubjectResults.aspx?id=1359068

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  3. AnonymousJune 20, 2009

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:United_States_Veterans_Affairs_Police.jpg


    United States Department of Veterans Affairs Police
    From Wikipedia
    ...The VA Police is a law enforcement agency with full authority to enforce laws, rules and regulations and make arrests on VA property...
    Motto "Protecting Those Who Served"
    ...Legal personality
    Governmental: Government agency
    Jurisdictional Structure - Federal agency
    (Operations jurisdiction) United States

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  4. AnonymousJune 21, 2009

    This was my friend and co worker and it is a shame and you didnt know her she was so kind and giving and wonderful

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  5. OH I AM SO SORRY! This was so cold-blooded.
    I don't know. Please tell how wonderful.

    If you have a photo I'll take ugly down and put only her photo.

    Hugs.

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  6. AnonymousJune 21, 2009

    You know people should really know what their talking about before they judge someone. It's said how all of you have something to say but didn't know either of them. Get a life!!!!!

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    1. I did know him and he was an extemely jealous person!

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    2. I knew her well.
      They weren’t working on their marriage. She wanted a divorce.
      You may not know things.

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  7. AnonymousJune 21, 2009

    You know people should really know what their talking about before they judge someone. It's said how all of you have something to say but didn't know either of them. Get a life!!!!!

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  8. BAD NEWS FOR YOU: THERE ARE NO PRIVATE MURDERS.

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  9. AnonymousJune 22, 2009

    hunter was my friend and an amazing person and mother and i hope that the courts do their job

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  10. AnonymousJune 22, 2009

    she was my friend and amazing person and mother.....he is a monster for denying her daughter the right to know what an amzing person she truly was...she will be so missed!

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  11. To the person whose comments I did not post today - were you a witness?

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  12. AnonymousJune 25, 2009

    Hunter was an amazing person, and mother and I will miss her so much. The saddest part of this whole thing is that her daughter will never know how kind and incredible her mother was first hand. I also knew Myron and think what he did is completely inexcusable, no matter how friendly he could have been at times. I love you Hunter and will miss you every day.

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  13. AnonymousJune 25, 2009

    I was a student of Miss Hunters and am in complete shock that she is gone. I feel so blessed to have known her for the short time I did. What an amazing and beautiful woman. We'll never be the same....

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  14. AnonymousJune 25, 2009

    I knew Myron. I think we should all wait until the investigation is complete - lets get the ENTIRE story.

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  15. AnonymousJune 26, 2009

    I was also a student of Miss Hunters and can not believe this has happened. She was just not our teacher she was our friend. There was never a time I ever did not see her with a smile on her face. She was the most selfless person I have ever met and will be missed by so many. For Myron I did not know him but what I do know is there was no reason for this. You are waiting for the whole story?? He is 240 lbs she was maybe 135 if that. Who had a gun and a great aim? So glad our government tax payer dollars trained his SOB ass to kill a mother that will never see her daughter again. There are NO Excuse for this. None!

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  16. AnonymousJune 26, 2009

    I would like to say thank you to all the wonderful comments about Hunter. I would also like to thank the blog author for making it public about domestic violence. It doesn't matter what the story is, nothing is reason enough to take a human life. This has not just affected the three involved, but all of us. We are all upset and angry. All we can do is pray that Hunter's daughter will be taken good care of and that there is someone around to tell her the truth about her mom and the situation when the time comes.

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  17. AnonymousJune 26, 2009

    Hunter was a rare and wonderful woman. She possessed an energy and beauty that can not even be described. She was not only a teacher to so many students who loved her, but a friend, who made us smile and rejoice in life. She was always showing all of us the pictures of her precious daughter, recently one of her walking, and I will never forget the smile on that baby's face!!
    No metter what story he can come up with, nothing excuses killing a kind, beautiful woman, in front of her precious baby, NOTHING!!!

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  18. I AM SO GRATEFUL TO THE PERSON WHO SENT A PHOTO OF HUNTER TO USE HERE ON THE BLOG

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  19. And to the person who included me in their thanks to all,

    HUGS to you.

    If you need anything just say...

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  20. AnonymousJune 26, 2009

    thank you for updating the pic. It is wonderful to see her smile and truly understand what was taken from this world, her daughter and family.

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  21. AnonymousJune 27, 2009

    Does anyone have any info regarding a funeral or memorial for Hunter??

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  22. AnonymousJune 30, 2009

    Myron is my uncle and I know how good of a person he really is and how much he loves his daughter! Hunter was also a wonderful person and a great mother, this is a true tragedy. Now their poor daughter has neither of her parents to help guide her through life, but an amazing family to help her find her way. We will be here for her in every way possible!

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  23. AnonymousJune 30, 2009

    I went to HS with Kelli and she was such a hoot! I will have her family and daughter in my prayers.

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  24. AnonymousJuly 08, 2009

    all i can say is how much i miss my friend.....i will miss her warmth and how she could find the good in everything.....i will miss seeing her face light up every time she talked about her lil munchkin.....i'm truly saddened for her and for s.....i hope that she is told everyday how wonderful she was....i always told her that if s grew up to be half the woman she was she would be more incredible than most...i love and miss her very much

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  25. Kelli has been apart of our family since she was 12 years old. She was my neices soul mate and my sisters other daughter. To the person who would like to hear the full story well lets see one has a gun and another is dead. I truely hope our judical system prevails and gives Myron what he deserves, but if not our Lord will for vengence is in the hands of our Lord. God bless your daughter and family Kelli, now it is time to fly with your angel wings you will always be in our hearts.

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  26. AnonymousJuly 12, 2009

    For those of you who want to know what Hunter was like, she was giddie, beautiful, bubbly, full of life and extremely smart. I think she had a photographic memory. She loved whole heartedly and unconditionally. She was the most giving of herself and unselfish person I will probably ever know. Hunter had a soft heart for animals and years ago when I was with her she kept several different pets including rats, "rats" just becaused they were injured and she cared for every living creature. She will always be remembered as a warm, friendly and approachable person. Hunter was the kind of person you just couldn't help but fall in love with. She will always be the one that got away. She will forever be missed and loved. My great regret is that I didn't get to say goodbye to her. God bless Hunter, her little girl, and her family.
    C.

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  27. Please post my comment…this guy is unstable (obsessive especially when it came to his ex-wives and girlfriends) and paranoid as they come (thought people were always out to get him). How he received a firearm is why the USA needs better gun control laws. But then on the other hand he was sly as a fox, hiding money during divorces and getting total disability compensation from the government by defrauding the system. Look into his high school and military back ground and Stevie Wonder could see this tragedy was bound to happen. I feel for Hunter that their paths had to cross.

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    1. I knew Myron too...and this doesn't surprise me at all. Soooo sad :-(

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  28. Boy,you know the Myron that I knew!! The previous post is the the most correct to what really is the truth !! Believe me I lived it

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  29. To the 2 previous posts if you have not spoke to the St Petersburg Police about Myron and what you have encountered with him please do so, please help justice be found for Hunter. Make sure that he never is let out of jail to hurt another woman!! Hunter was a wonderful woman and did not deserve what happened to her any past experience with Myron could help her case. Thank you

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  30. Charges upgraded to First Degree Murder - I wish they would give him the needle but being called Buffy from behind his cell for the rest of his life will suffice.

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  31. Let me know if anything hits the paper please. Is he sitting in jail now or out on bail?

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  32. He is sitting in county jail still...

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  33. My Hunter was there for me in a dark time in my life
    Never judged and always positive
    Wish she was here...
    And this beautiful woman lived in fear and isolation the last months of her life and Florida did nothing but allow this psycho to proceed with his Intent
    If he couldn't have hunter no one could
    Don't write on here how much he loved Syd the kid
    And hope she is far from his family...so she doesn't have to know and deal with this daily....she knew ...I know she knew and state did not protect her
    Rest in peace sweetheart...and live life with God
    He will suffer now and for eternity
    You don't retire from the police force at 45 because you are stable
    Good job...glad counseling went well
    I know more than most

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  34. AnonymousJuly 04, 2010

    Thinking about my friend today. I love you and miss you so much

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  35. I was one of the roomates, she was the most amazing person i have met.I miss her alot, and have watched law abiding citizen,let myron out,i have a few ideas....rip hunter myron we will meet someday soon!

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  36. There is know one in town that I knew
    You gave me some place to go
    I never said thank you for that
    I thought i'de get one more chance
    What would you think of me now
    So lucky, so strong, so proud
    I never said thank you for that
    Now I'll never get the chance

    May ANGELS lead you in my dear
    Hear you me my friend
    On sleepless roads the sleepless go

    And if you with me tonight
    I'd sing to you one more time
    A song for a heart so big
    Why wouldn't GOD let it live

    May ANGELS lead you in...
    Miss you HUNTER ?..we all do!

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  37. DOES ANYONE KNOW WHEN THE TRIAL WILL START? I NEED TO MAKE A DECISION IF I SHOULD GET INVOLVED

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  38. If you know something that will help of course you should get involved Hunter would for you!! She was always there to help people, she found the best in everyone, she was a one of a kind person!! How lucky we were to have her BRIGHTEN our lives!

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  39. Merry Xmas and Happy New Year....Miss You.
    I haven't found anything on his trial date....but if you are in Florida please get involved

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  40. AnonymousMay 30, 2011

    Pinellas Case Uniform Case
    CRC0912848CFANO 522009CF012848XXXXNO STATE VS STENHOUSE 06/20/2009
    Type Apr Cal Final Disposition Comp Division
    09/13/2011 TRL K
    Name COC
    STENHOUSE,MYRON Q DEFENDANT A
    Docket Date Docket Entry Defendant
    05/26/2011 NOTICE OF TAKING DEPOSITION A
    05/16/2011 ADDITIONAL LIST OF WITNESSES A
    04/18/2011 NOTICE RETURNED NOT SERVED A
    04/14/2011 NOTICE OF TRIAL - 091311 COURTROOM: K AT 08:30 A
    04/13/2011 REMOVE FROM: TRL 082311/0830 AM
    04/13/2011 TRIAL SET: 091311/0830 AM -K- BRING A
    04/04/2011 NOTICE RETURNED NOT SERVED A
    04/01/2011 NOTICE OF TRIAL - 082311 COURTROOM: K AT 08:30 A
    03/31/2011 UNIFORM TRIAL ORDER A
    03/31/2011 TRIAL SET: 082311/0830 AM -K- A
    03/25/2011 NOTICE OF PRE-TRIAL - 033111 COURTROOM: K AT 08:30 A
    03/24/2011 EXPERT EXPENSE @ JAC RATE A
    03/24/2011 ORDER GRANTING: D ATTY/MOTION FOR BLOOD SPLATTER A
    03/24/2011 PRE-TRIAL HRG SET: 033111/0830 AM -K- A
    03/21/2011 SPATTER EXPERT (JAC) A
    03/21/2011 RESPONSE: TO APPOINT & APPROVE FEES FOR FORENSIC BLOOD A
    03/14/2011 NOTICE OF HEARING: 032411/0830AM - BLOOD SPATTER EXPERT A
    03/14/2011 BLOOD SPATTER EXPERT A
    03/14/2011 DEFT'S. MOTION: TO APPOINT & APPROVE FEES FOR FORENSIC A
    02/22/2011 RESPONSE: CLK TO DEFT RE COST OF PRINTOUT A
    02/16/2011 LETTER-DEFT TO CLK: REQT COPY/CASE PROGRESS DOCKET A
    02/09/2011 NOTICE RETURNED NOT SERVED A
    02/04/2011 NOTICE OF PRE-TRIAL - 032411 COURTROOM: K AT 08:30 A
    02/03/2011 ADDITIONAL LIST OF WITNESSES A
    02/03/2011 PRE-TRIAL HRG SET: 032411/0830 AM -K- BRING A
    02/02/2011 TESTIMONY & TO BIFURCATE HEARING A
    02/02/2011 STATE'S MOTION: TO ALLOW EXPERT TO BE PRESENT DURING A
    02/02/2011 ORDER GRANTING: S/MTN TO ALLOW EXPERT TO BE PRESENT A
    01/31/2011 AFFIDAVIT: OF RECORDS CUSTODIAN FROM JAC CERTIFICATION/COSTS A
    01/26/2011 WITNESS SUBPOENA RETURNED A
    01/21/2011 WITNESS SUBPOENA RETURNED (2) A
    01/18/2011 NOTICE RETURNED NOT SERVED A
    01/07/2011 NOTICE OF HEARING - 020311 COURTROOM: K AT 08:30 A
    01/06/2011 BASED ON STATUTORY IMMUNITY A
    01/06/2011 HEARING SET: 020311/0830 AM -K- MTN TO DISMISS A
    12/16/2010 NOTICE OF: CANCELLATION OF DEPOSITIONS A
    12/09/2010 NOTICE OF TAKING DEPOSITION A
    11/24/2010 ADDITIONAL LIST OF WITNESSES A
    11/19/2010 NOTICE OF PRE-TRIAL - 010611 COURTROOM: K AT 08:30 A
    11/18/2010 PRE-TRIAL HRG SET: 010611/0830 AM -K- BRING A
    11/04/2010 DEFENDANT IS DECLARED INDIGENT A

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  41. AnonymousMay 30, 2011

    Kelli Naffziger Stenhouse...
    NEVER FORGET!

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  42. AnonymousJune 09, 2011

    Trial is set for 9/13/11 04/14/2011 NOTICE OF TRIAL - 091311 COURTROOM: K AT 08:30

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  43. Hunter used to be my personal trainer many, many years ago. I have been thinking of her so much these past few weeks. We lost touch so long ago and to find out that this horrible thing happened to her breaks my heart. She was truly a wonderful, caring and giving person and deserved all good things in life - I am so sorry - words cannot express my sadness.

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  44. UPDATE!!!!
    Feb. 2, 2012
    Jury Trial - GUILTY of 1st Degree Murder
    Sentence: LIFE w/o Parole
    RIP Hunter!!!!!

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    1. Always will apreciate this Post!
      Thank You and God Bless;
      Happy New Year to Hunter and all that loved and loves her!

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  45. To be honest, I even could not imagine how hard it is to find decent piece of info on the above topic. It took me a couple of hours before I came across your site.

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  46. AnonymousMay 21, 2012

    Thanks for info...never will forget you Hunter

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  47. OMG!! I am sooooo sorry to hear this. I used to date this guy!!

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  49. What does life without parole mean? Is life 20 years and then he can get out? Or is life forever until he is dead, and will die while behind bars?

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  50. I'm thinking of Kelli and the people who love her...

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    1. I just came across this today. My heart broke for this lady and her daughter. I knew Myron, we dated for a while and then became friendly. We had a breakup that was horrible!! After many years passing we ended up chatting every now and again. I knew so much about this relationship in speaking with him and now am thinking how did it get to this? But being on the other end I can see how it did. Myron had some issues. He also could be very loving and nurturing. I'm sure that's what attracted her to him. This was not a cop that shot her, this was a person with some mental and emotional issues. Just as there are teachers, doctors and lawyers with such. It is unfortunate that he went so long without getting the help he needed because he did have the potential to be a very good person. I know that he had therapy for years and its unfortunate that it did not help him with his issues before he encountered her. My heart aches because I realize how close I came to being a victim. My heart goes out to his Child(ren) he really did love them all, his family, Hunter's family and all who knew her. Right now I'm crying inside. I wish someone had been able to reach him!!

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  51. We all wish that he had gotten help. I'm still numb. I keep thinking it didn't happen and this site wasn't real. Prayers to both families. Miss you Hunter.

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  52. To the person who sent a comment trying to flip the script, you can't do that here..

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  53. AnonymousMay 06, 2014

    Almost 5 years... How time flies. Still on my mind, always in my heart. Hunter, you were a profound influence in my life. How wonderful it was to have been with and know someone so pure of heart, loving and kind. A short story for all of her friends and family. I think of her every day and we had a lot of funny moments but the one that really stands out and I will never forget is a time I started getting sick. Hunter being the caring and nurturing kind says, "Hey I have something for that". She goes to the medicine cabinet and comes back with a bottle of liquid echinacea. She says, "Ok now open up and I'll spray it". Little did I know that the next 15 minutes of my life would be so terrifying and funny at the same time. Me, trying to be funny, opened my mouth, stuck my tongue out and said, "Aaaah", as if I were in the docs office being examined. Well Hunter pushed on that spray bottle and let it fly and it didn't come out in a spray mist. It came out in one hard tight stream and hit the back of my throat and splashed down into my upper chest. OMG!!! I instantly started gagging for air, not being able to breath. This went on for what seemed an eternity and I litterally could not get a breath of air. I had coughed all the air out of my lungs. Hunter was obviously scarerd about what she was seeing and she was encouraging me to breath. Just when I though I was gonna pass out from not being able to breath my bodys reflex took over and I was able to get just enough air in to my lings to give one really strong cough. From that point I was in a coughing fit for the next several minutes. My eyes were watering, my face was red and I was exhausted from coughing so much. When I finally stopped I said, "What the heck was in that?" Hunter paused for a couple of seconds, thin grinned and said, "Cough medicine". She started laughing so hard she was tearing up with stomach cramps!! I had never seen her laugh so hard. I think about that moment all the time and as bad as it was while going through it, it was so worth it because I will always have the image of Hunter rolling around on the floor, laughing until she cried. She darn near killed me trying to help me and I will always be grateful for the moments we had. I'll always hold you dear to my heart Hunter. Love you.......

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  54. Thank You For this story awesome.
    I can Visualize it clearly!
    where is Hunter Resting?

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  55. Never Forget You!
    My Mother passed on New Years.
    She looked very forward to meeting you and Sydney.
    Please say Hello!
    Reading Articles on the knife she supposedly yielded.
    Hunter didnt need a weapon!
    He thought about this for sometime...
    just like all the alleged break.
    Venting but just read article again.
    See You In Heaven!!!

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