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Schaffhausen bound over in homicide case
A man accused in the murder of his three young daughters was bound over for trial in St. Croix County Circuit Court Tuesday morning. Judge Scott Needham found probable cause that Aaron Schaffhausen committed a felony and set an arraignment hearing for Aug. 28 at 4 p.m. when he will enter a plea.
Tuesday, July, 24, 2012 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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A man accused in the murder of his three young daughters was bound over for trial in St. Croix County Circuit Court Tuesday morning. Judge Scott Needham found probable cause that Aaron Schaffhausen committed a felony and set an arraignment hearing for Aug. 28 at 4 p.m. when he will enter a plea.
Tuesday, July, 24, 2012 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Hudson community raises over $30,000 for Schaffhausen family
The Hudson community came out in massive numbers last Wednesday to contribute to a fund benefiting the Schaffhausen family of River Falls.
Wednesday, July, 18, 2012 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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The Hudson community came out in massive numbers last Wednesday to contribute to a fund benefiting the Schaffhausen family of River Falls.
Wednesday, July, 18, 2012 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Schaffhausen charged in murder of daughters
A man charged with murder in the deaths of his three young daughters in a gruesome incident at a River Falls residence July 10 made an initial appearance in St. Croix County Circuit Court late last week.
Wednesday, July, 18, 2012 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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A man charged with murder in the deaths of his three young daughters in a gruesome incident at a River Falls residence July 10 made an initial appearance in St. Croix County Circuit Court late last week.
Wednesday, July, 18, 2012 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Bracelets for family benefit
The U11 Girls Traveling Soccer team, which Amara Schaffhausen played for the last three years, is offering wrist bracelets for sale to benefit the Schaffhausen family beginning July 26.
Wednesday, July, 18, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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The U11 Girls Traveling Soccer team, which Amara Schaffhausen played for the last three years, is offering wrist bracelets for sale to benefit the Schaffhausen family beginning July 26.
Wednesday, July, 18, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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Saying goodbye
The memorial for the late Schaffhausen girls was Tuesday evening, July 17, at the Kilkarney Hills Golf Club. There was a visitation from 4-7 p.m. and the memorial service was at 7 p.m. Media was not invited to the memorial at the family’s request. To ensure the security of the memorial, a Sheriff’s deputy was stationed outside the golf club.
Wednesday, July, 18, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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The memorial for the late Schaffhausen girls was Tuesday evening, July 17, at the Kilkarney Hills Golf Club. There was a visitation from 4-7 p.m. and the memorial service was at 7 p.m. Media was not invited to the memorial at the family’s request. To ensure the security of the memorial, a Sheriff’s deputy was stationed outside the golf club.
Wednesday, July, 18, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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Cool relief, with a purpose
Addie and Maggie Johnson wanted do something to help remember the late Sophie Schaffhausen so with the assistance of their mother, Heather, an assistant at the River Falls Public Library, the girls assembled a refreshment stand in front of their grandparents house on Crescent Street, Tuesday afternoon, July 17.
Wednesday, July, 18, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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Addie and Maggie Johnson wanted do something to help remember the late Sophie Schaffhausen so with the assistance of their mother, Heather, an assistant at the River Falls Public Library, the girls assembled a refreshment stand in front of their grandparents house on Crescent Street, Tuesday afternoon, July 17.
Wednesday, July, 18, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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UPDATE: RF Police still asking for public's help in murder investigation
Police continue to ask for the public's assistance in its search for a laptop computer and computer bag believed to be Aaron Schaffhausen’s. Schaffhausen has been charged with the murders of his three daughters in River Falls Tuesday, July 10. These items may have been ditched along the road by Schaffhausen before he turned himself in. Items in question are a Sony VAIO laptop and a Targus laptop bag.
Friday, July, 13, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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Police continue to ask for the public's assistance in its search for a laptop computer and computer bag believed to be Aaron Schaffhausen’s. Schaffhausen has been charged with the murders of his three daughters in River Falls Tuesday, July 10. These items may have been ditched along the road by Schaffhausen before he turned himself in. Items in question are a Sony VAIO laptop and a Targus laptop bag.
Friday, July, 13, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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Memorial service set for the Schaffhausen sisters
A memorial service will be held for Amara, 11; Sophie, 8; and Cecilia, 5, Schaffhausen 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, at Kilkarney Hills Golf Club. A visitation will be held 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, at Kilkarney Hills Golf Club. Arrangements are made with Bakken-Young Funeral and Cremation Services of River Falls.
Thursday, July, 12, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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A memorial service will be held for Amara, 11; Sophie, 8; and Cecilia, 5, Schaffhausen 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, at Kilkarney Hills Golf Club. A visitation will be held 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, at Kilkarney Hills Golf Club. Arrangements are made with Bakken-Young Funeral and Cremation Services of River Falls.
Thursday, July, 12, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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Cecilia Schaffhausen, 5
Cecilia Lee Schaffhausen, age 5, of River Falls, died Tuesday, July 10, at her home.
Thursday, July, 12, 2012 - River Falls Journal - Obituaries (paid view)
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Cecilia Lee Schaffhausen, age 5, of River Falls, died Tuesday, July 10, at her home.
Thursday, July, 12, 2012 - River Falls Journal - Obituaries (paid view)
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Sophie Schaffhausen, 8
Sophie Marie Schaffhausen, age 8, of River Falls, died Tuesday, July 10, at her home.
Thursday, July, 12, 2012 - River Falls Journal - Obituaries (paid view)
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Sophie Marie Schaffhausen, age 8, of River Falls, died Tuesday, July 10, at her home.
Thursday, July, 12, 2012 - River Falls Journal - Obituaries (paid view)
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Amara Schaffhausen, 11
Amara Rose Schaffhausen, age 11, of River Falls, died Tuesday, July 10, at her home.
Thursday, July, 12, 2012 - River Falls Journal - Obituaries (paid view)
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Amara Rose Schaffhausen, age 11, of River Falls, died Tuesday, July 10, at her home.
Thursday, July, 12, 2012 - River Falls Journal - Obituaries (paid view)
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Schaffhausen appears in young girls' murder case
A man accused in the deaths of his three young daughters in a gruesome incident at a River Falls residence last Tuesday made his initial appearance in St. Croix County Circuit Court Thursday afternoon. District Attorney Eric Johnson said the throats were slit on all three girls.
Thursday, July, 12, 2012 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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A man accused in the deaths of his three young daughters in a gruesome incident at a River Falls residence last Tuesday made his initial appearance in St. Croix County Circuit Court Thursday afternoon. District Attorney Eric Johnson said the throats were slit on all three girls.
Thursday, July, 12, 2012 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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River Falls community gathers to remember the ‘angels’ that were lost
Among the hundreds of people who attended a candle-light vigil Wednesday evening, July 11, at Glen Park, not a dry eye could be found. Groups of little girls were seen embracing each other or their parents as they sobbed. Juli Matzke led the vigil by saying a few words about her connection with the late Schaffhausen girls, followed by the playing of the song, "Amazing Grace."
Thursday, July, 12, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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Among the hundreds of people who attended a candle-light vigil Wednesday evening, July 11, at Glen Park, not a dry eye could be found. Groups of little girls were seen embracing each other or their parents as they sobbed. Juli Matzke led the vigil by saying a few words about her connection with the late Schaffhausen girls, followed by the playing of the song, "Amazing Grace."
Thursday, July, 12, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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Tragedy’s fallout: Counseling available at River Falls City Hall; fundraising for the family takes off
The city of River Falls will host counseling staff from St. Croix County and PierceCounty Thursday afternoon, July 12. These professionals will offer support services for anyone in the community that has need for those services while coping with the tragedy of the three Schaffhausen sisters that were apparently murdered in their home Tuesday.
Thursday, July, 12, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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The city of River Falls will host counseling staff from St. Croix County and PierceCounty Thursday afternoon, July 12. These professionals will offer support services for anyone in the community that has need for those services while coping with the tragedy of the three Schaffhausen sisters that were apparently murdered in their home Tuesday.
Thursday, July, 12, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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School district holds grief-counseling sessions for students, parents
Educators gathered both the night of July 10 and morning of July 11 in response to the sudden and tragic deaths of the three school-age Schaffhausen girls in River Falls; the groups prepared to hold counseling sessions at Greenwood Elementary School 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, July 11, and another 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, July 12, for students and parents.
Wednesday, July, 11, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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Educators gathered both the night of July 10 and morning of July 11 in response to the sudden and tragic deaths of the three school-age Schaffhausen girls in River Falls; the groups prepared to hold counseling sessions at Greenwood Elementary School 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, July 11, and another 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, July 12, for students and parents.
Wednesday, July, 11, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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River Falls Police Chief: Father left gas fireplace on, flammable liquid found in house
Aaron Schaffhausen, formerly of River Falls, allegedly left his three daughters behind in their home with the gas fireplace activated on the first floor and the odor of flammable liquid coming from the basement.
Wednesday, July, 11, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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Aaron Schaffhausen, formerly of River Falls, allegedly left his three daughters behind in their home with the gas fireplace activated on the first floor and the odor of flammable liquid coming from the basement.
Wednesday, July, 11, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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Candlelight vigil planned for Schaffhausen girls: Remembering three angels
A candlelight vigil is planned for the three young girls, Amara, Sophie and Cecelia Schaffhausen, who were murdered late yesterday. The vigil will take place at Glen Park at 7 p.m. tonight (Wednesday) and a memorial at Greenwood will follow the vigil.
Wednesday, July, 11, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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A candlelight vigil is planned for the three young girls, Amara, Sophie and Cecelia Schaffhausen, who were murdered late yesterday. The vigil will take place at Glen Park at 7 p.m. tonight (Wednesday) and a memorial at Greenwood will follow the vigil.
Wednesday, July, 11, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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UPDATE: Rode raises more than $30,000 for bereaved River Falls mother
After seeing news reports about the deaths, Paul Rode announced on Facebook that he would be in a downtown Hudson parking lot on Tuesday taking donations to help Jessica Schaffhausen pay the funeral expenses for her daughters, ages 11, 8 and 5.
Wednesday, July, 11, 2012 - Hudson Star-Observer - Business
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After seeing news reports about the deaths, Paul Rode announced on Facebook that he would be in a downtown Hudson parking lot on Tuesday taking donations to help Jessica Schaffhausen pay the funeral expenses for her daughters, ages 11, 8 and 5.
Wednesday, July, 11, 2012 - Hudson Star-Observer - Business
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SECOND UPDATE: Father booked on first degree counts of homicide in the deaths of his daughters
About two hours after he allegedly killed his three children at the home where he once lived, a former River Falls man turned himself in to police at their station, soon after officers had begun searching for him. Aaron Schaffhausen, 34, was booked into St. Croix County Jail at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 10, on three counts of first degree intentional homicide.
Tuesday, July, 10, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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About two hours after he allegedly killed his three children at the home where he once lived, a former River Falls man turned himself in to police at their station, soon after officers had begun searching for him. Aaron Schaffhausen, 34, was booked into St. Croix County Jail at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 10, on three counts of first degree intentional homicide.
Tuesday, July, 10, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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