On March 20, 2021, 71-year-old Ronald Lee Koehler was fatally shot at a residence in Strafford, Missouri. Ronald and his wife, Linda Koehler, had traveled from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to stay with their daughter, Tonya Huy, who was recovering from back surgery. Their presence reportedly caused rising tension with Tonya’s husband, Jesse Huy.

According to investigators, the dispute escalated that Saturday evening after Jesse’s request that they leave was refused. He retrieved a firearm from his truck, returned to the home and fatally shot Ronald, Linda and Tonya. Jesse Huy called 911 and admitted to killing the three family members; officers found the bodies in the basement and took him into custody without incident. He was charged with three counts of first-degree murder and three counts of armed criminal action.

If anyone knew Ronald, his family situation, or was in Strafford on March 20, 2021, any information about the days leading up to the killings could help clarify what happened.