Reserve Deputy Fred Feuser, Jr.

I was a reserve with the Sheriff’s Office at the time this happened. I remember that you and Pete Mehl would almost always work together.

I was initially dispatched to the scene to photo the crime scene as I was a crime scene photographer for the major case squad. Then I was dispatched to Shawnee Bend to keep the suspects from getting off Shawnee Bend where they had fled to by boat. I was relieved to not have to photo you and Bill’s demise.

We set up a road block at TT and MM intersection as it was the only way out by land as the toll bridge didn’t exist at that time.

We were soon joined by officers, deputies, troopers and water patrolmen from all over the state. A deputy was down, a security officer was down, and everyone came running to help.

They were quickly captured and prosecuted for their crimes. State law concerning juveniles committing murder was changed due to the loss of you and Bill.

Dec. 7th was a day of infamy for our nation, but it was even more so for Camden County after this.

You caused me to be more wary and cautious during my career.

I hope you are resting in peace and know you made a difference. There are still many people who think of you.

Sgt. Steve Eden (Ret)
Camden County Mo Sheriff’s Office

December 7, 2023