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MURDERED: The Feeney Family

When the family of a beloved high school teacher is brutally killed, investigators race to make sense of a chaotic crime scene that defies simple explanation. They find themselves asking: was the whole thing staged? And if so, who staged it and why?

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The Feeney family, from left to right: Jon, Cheryl, Jennifer, and Tyler.

The Feeney family, from left to right: Jon, Cheryl, Jennifer, and Tyler.

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George and Lisa Revelle.

George and Lisa Revelle.

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The words “BIT DIE” were written in paint on a wall inside the Feeney family home.

The words “BIT DIE” were written in paint on a wall inside the Feeney family home.

Photo found here.

Timeline:

February 25, 1995
February 25, 1995
AM

Jon hangs out with his children while Cheryl runs errands. They have lunch together, then do yard work.

PM

Jon has dinner with Pam before the teacher conference. He later gets pulled over for speeding with Pam in the car.

PM

Jon calls home to confirm he arrived safely, and he and Cheryl have a conversation.

10:30pm

Jon goes to the Osage Police Department to pay his speeding ticket.

February 26, 1995
February 26, 1995
6:59am

Jon goes to a McDonald’s near the resort.

Late AM

Jon plays golf with some colleagues, followed by a conference session, and then lunch.

4pm

Jon attends another conference session, which he leads.

5pm

Jon calls home, but no one answers.

PM

Jon attends a conference social event.

11pm

Jon calls home again, but still, no answer.

February 27, 1995
February 27, 1995
9am

Cheryl Feeney is a no-show at work, and her coworkers attempt to get in touch with their babysitter and Jon.

Cheryl’s friend and coworker, Theresa, checks on the Feeney house with the police. The house has been ransacked, and the bodies of Cheryl, 6-year-old Tyler, and 18-month-old Jennifer are found inside.

April 1996
April 1996

Jon is indicted on three counts of first-degree murder.

September 1996
September 1996

Jon’s trial begins.

October 5, 1996
October 5, 1996

Jon is found not guilty on all counts.

Tan-Tar-A Resort

Where Jon Feeney’s teacher conference was held.

Springfield, MO

Where the Feeneys live.

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