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Letter: Horrifying trial brought out the best in so many people
In the midst of the seemingly impenetrable darkness that surrounded the death of three precious girls, strong beams of light broke through to Jessica Schaffhausen and her extended family that came from Illinois, Michigan and California to support her as they relived horror in the pursuit of justice.
Thursday, April, 25, 2013 - River Falls Journal - Opinion
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In the midst of the seemingly impenetrable darkness that surrounded the death of three precious girls, strong beams of light broke through to Jessica Schaffhausen and her extended family that came from Illinois, Michigan and California to support her as they relived horror in the pursuit of justice.
Thursday, April, 25, 2013 - River Falls Journal - Opinion
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Editorial: RF men and women in blue came through
A perfect storm converged on River Falls last summer:
Thursday, April, 25, 2013 - River Falls Journal - Opinion
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A perfect storm converged on River Falls last summer:
Thursday, April, 25, 2013 - River Falls Journal - Opinion
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CITY OF RIVER FALLS: 3/26/13 Council Meeting Minutes
Mayor Dan Toland called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located in City Hall.
Thursday, April, 18, 2013 - River Falls Journal - Public Notices
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Mayor Dan Toland called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located in City Hall.
Thursday, April, 18, 2013 - River Falls Journal - Public Notices
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Jury doesn’t buy Schaffhausen insanity defense
The jurors said that while they believed Schaffhausen, 35, suffers from mental illness, he knew what he was doing when he murdered his daughters by cutting their throats in their River Falls home in July 2012.
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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The jurors said that while they believed Schaffhausen, 35, suffers from mental illness, he knew what he was doing when he murdered his daughters by cutting their throats in their River Falls home in July 2012.
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Schaffhausen not insane, says psychiatrist
Aaron Schaffhausen knew what he was doing wrong and was in control when he killed his three daughters in River Falls July 10, 2012, a psychiatrist hired by the prosecution testified Monday.
Tuesday, April, 16, 2013 - River Falls Journal - News
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Aaron Schaffhausen knew what he was doing wrong and was in control when he killed his three daughters in River Falls July 10, 2012, a psychiatrist hired by the prosecution testified Monday.
Tuesday, April, 16, 2013 - River Falls Journal - News
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Schaffhausen murder trial could go to jury by Tuesday
HUDSON – The trial to determine the sanity of Aaron Schaffhausen in the murder of his three daughters in River Falls last July could be in the hands of the jury by Tuesday, April 16.
Friday, April, 12, 2013 - River Falls Journal - News
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HUDSON – The trial to determine the sanity of Aaron Schaffhausen in the murder of his three daughters in River Falls last July could be in the hands of the jury by Tuesday, April 16.
Friday, April, 12, 2013 - River Falls Journal - News
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Police officers tell of finding children’s bodies
Two of the officers first on the scene the day the children were killed were among those who testified Thursday afternoon in the Aaron Schaffhausen trial.
Friday, April, 12, 2013 - River Falls Journal - News
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Two of the officers first on the scene the day the children were killed were among those who testified Thursday afternoon in the Aaron Schaffhausen trial.
Friday, April, 12, 2013 - River Falls Journal - News
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Man who dated Jessica Schaffhausen testifies he received threatening call
Twelve witnesses in all were called by the prosecution in testimony that began Wednesday morning, April 10, and ended at about 4:30 p.m. A former rental car agency manager, a hotel general manager and two restaurant workers provided details about Schaffhausen’s actions the morning before he drove from St. Paul to River Falls and killed his children.
Thursday, April, 11, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Twelve witnesses in all were called by the prosecution in testimony that began Wednesday morning, April 10, and ended at about 4:30 p.m. A former rental car agency manager, a hotel general manager and two restaurant workers provided details about Schaffhausen’s actions the morning before he drove from St. Paul to River Falls and killed his children.
Thursday, April, 11, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Aaron Schaffhausen won’t testify
Aaron Schaffhausen, who pleaded guilty to killing his three daughters last July, told the judge this morning that he will not testify in court.
Wednesday, April, 10, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Aaron Schaffhausen, who pleaded guilty to killing his three daughters last July, told the judge this morning that he will not testify in court.
Wednesday, April, 10, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Psychologist offers theory in Schaffhausen murders
The psychiatrist appointed by the court says Aaron Schaffhausen was sane when he murdered his three little daughters. The clinical psychologist hired by the defense says he was not.
Tuesday, April, 09, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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The psychiatrist appointed by the court says Aaron Schaffhausen was sane when he murdered his three little daughters. The clinical psychologist hired by the defense says he was not.
Tuesday, April, 09, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Schaffhausen witness was collared with two knives near courtroom
Bond was set at $50,000 cash Monday for an Andover, Minn. man who was in possession of two knives Friday outside a courtroom at the St. Croix County Government Center. According to the criminal complaint, a psychiatric nurse told authorities the man had told her earlier that morning that he was experiencing "vague homicide thoughts".
Monday, April, 08, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Bond was set at $50,000 cash Monday for an Andover, Minn. man who was in possession of two knives Friday outside a courtroom at the St. Croix County Government Center. According to the criminal complaint, a psychiatric nurse told authorities the man had told her earlier that morning that he was experiencing "vague homicide thoughts".
Monday, April, 08, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Friday -- Schaffhausen’s mental state scrutinized
The defense called experts and a former co-worker from his construction job in North Dakota to testify about Aaron Schaffhausen’s battle with depression and other issues Friday morning.
Friday, April, 05, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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The defense called experts and a former co-worker from his construction job in North Dakota to testify about Aaron Schaffhausen’s battle with depression and other issues Friday morning.
Friday, April, 05, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Ex-wife testifies most of the day in Schaffhausen trial
HUDSON -- Jessica Schaffhausen took the stand for most of the morning Thursday and continued in the afternoon in the trial of her ex-husband, Aaron Schaffhausen, convicted of killing their three daughters.
Thursday, April, 04, 2013 - River Falls Journal - News
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HUDSON -- Jessica Schaffhausen took the stand for most of the morning Thursday and continued in the afternoon in the trial of her ex-husband, Aaron Schaffhausen, convicted of killing their three daughters.
Thursday, April, 04, 2013 - River Falls Journal - News
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Ex-wife tells of troubled life with Schaffhausen
Her ex-husband was depressed when she met him, and throughout their 12-year relationship, the only constant was his obsession with video games, testified Jessica Schaffhausen in St. Croix County Court Wednesday.
Thursday, April, 04, 2013 - River Falls Journal - News
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Her ex-husband was depressed when she met him, and throughout their 12-year relationship, the only constant was his obsession with video games, testified Jessica Schaffhausen in St. Croix County Court Wednesday.
Thursday, April, 04, 2013 - River Falls Journal - News
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As trial starts, lawyers give differing descriptions of Schaffhausen
His defense attorney said Aaron Schaffhausen killed his three young daughters in River Falls without realizing what he was doing. The prosecutor said Schaffhausen murdered the children -- Amara, 11, Sophie, 8, and Cecilia, 5 – to punish his ex-wife.
Tuesday, April, 02, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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His defense attorney said Aaron Schaffhausen killed his three young daughters in River Falls without realizing what he was doing. The prosecutor said Schaffhausen murdered the children -- Amara, 11, Sophie, 8, and Cecilia, 5 – to punish his ex-wife.
Tuesday, April, 02, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Update: Schaffhausen pleads guilty in murder case
HUDSON -- A River Falls man pleaded guilty to homicide and arson charges in the deaths of his three young daughters Thursday afternoon, March 28, in the first phase of the murder case. Aaron Schaffhausen, 35, Minot, N.D., pleaded guilty to three counts of first-degree intentional homicide and one count of attempted arson before Judge Howard W. Cameron in St. Croix County Circuit Court.
Thursday, March, 28, 2013 - River Falls Journal - News
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HUDSON -- A River Falls man pleaded guilty to homicide and arson charges in the deaths of his three young daughters Thursday afternoon, March 28, in the first phase of the murder case. Aaron Schaffhausen, 35, Minot, N.D., pleaded guilty to three counts of first-degree intentional homicide and one count of attempted arson before Judge Howard W. Cameron in St. Croix County Circuit Court.
Thursday, March, 28, 2013 - River Falls Journal - News
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Attorneys spar over Schaffhausen motions
The defense and prosecution waded through a litany of motions in the Aaron Schaffhausen murder case in St. Croix County Circuit Court Friday morning. Judge Howard W. Cameron, Assistant Attorney General Gary Freyberg and public defender John Kucinski sparred over some two dozen motions.
Friday, March, 01, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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The defense and prosecution waded through a litany of motions in the Aaron Schaffhausen murder case in St. Croix County Circuit Court Friday morning. Judge Howard W. Cameron, Assistant Attorney General Gary Freyberg and public defender John Kucinski sparred over some two dozen motions.
Friday, March, 01, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Four experts will examine Schaffhausen
In a brief hearing this morning, St. Croix County Judge Howard Cameron ruled that the prosecution may have two mental health experts examine the man accused of killing his three daughters in River Falls last summer.
Wednesday, February, 20, 2013 - River Falls Journal - News
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In a brief hearing this morning, St. Croix County Judge Howard Cameron ruled that the prosecution may have two mental health experts examine the man accused of killing his three daughters in River Falls last summer.
Wednesday, February, 20, 2013 - River Falls Journal - News
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Prosecution wins motion on Schaffhausen mental health records
The prosecution will have access to all records relative to Aaron Schaffhausen’s insanity plea following a judge’s ruling in St. Croix County Circuit Court Thursday morning.
Friday, February, 01, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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The prosecution will have access to all records relative to Aaron Schaffhausen’s insanity plea following a judge’s ruling in St. Croix County Circuit Court Thursday morning.
Friday, February, 01, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Judge accepts Schaffhausen insanity plea
Judge Howard Cameron fielded a slew of motions in the Aaron Schaffhausen murder case Thursday, including one filed recently. The judge accepted Schaffhausen’s plea of not guilty by mental defect or illness filed by the defense the previous day for a ruling at the regular scheduled motion hearing Jan. 17.
Friday, January, 18, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Judge Howard Cameron fielded a slew of motions in the Aaron Schaffhausen murder case Thursday, including one filed recently. The judge accepted Schaffhausen’s plea of not guilty by mental defect or illness filed by the defense the previous day for a ruling at the regular scheduled motion hearing Jan. 17.
Friday, January, 18, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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