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The Crow Devil Murder: The Horrific Crime of Nikki Landis

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On September 2nd, 1993, Nikki Landis murdered her husband and three children in their home in rural Missouri. The crime shocked the community and the nation, and Landis quickly became known as the "Crow Devil Murder." This is her story.

The Family

Nikki Landis was born in 1963 and grew up in a small town in Missouri. She met her husband, Michael, in high school. They married in 1984 and had three children: Michael Jr., Rachel, and Aaron.

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The Landises lived in a modest home in a rural area outside of Bolivar, Missouri. Michael worked as a mechanic, and Nikki stayed home to raise the children. By all accounts, they were a happy family.

The Crime

On September 2nd, 1993, Nikki Landis called 911 and reported that she had found her husband and children dead in their home. When the police arrived, they found Michael Sr. shot to death in the living room. Rachel and Aaron were found dead in their beds, both of them had been smothered.

The police immediately suspected Nikki Landis of the murders. She had been the only one home at the time of the crime, and there was no sign of forced entry. Landis initially denied any involvement, but she eventually confessed to the murders.

The Motive

Landis told the police that she had killed her family because she was tired of being abused by her husband. She said that Michael had been physically and emotionally abusive to her for years, and that she had finally snapped.

Landis's story was supported by evidence of domestic violence in the home. The police found bruises on her body, and there were also reports that Michael had threatened to kill her on several occasions.

The Trial

Landis was charged with three counts of murder. She pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity, but the jury rejected her plea and found her guilty of all three murders.

Landis was sentenced to death for the murders of her husband and children. She is currently on death row at the Chillicothe Correctional Center in Missouri.

The Aftermath

The Crow Devil Murder had a profound impact on the community of Bolivar, Missouri. The town was shocked by the crime, and many people were left wondering how such a thing could have happened in their quiet community.

The murder also raised awareness of the issue of domestic violence. Landis's story showed that domestic violence can happen to anyone, and that it can have deadly consequences.

The Crow Devil Murder is a tragic story of domestic violence and murder. It is a reminder that domestic violence can happen to anyone, and that it can have deadly consequences.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please reach out for help. There are many resources available to help victims of domestic violence, and you are not alone.