FOR THE LOVE OF LUST; CHRIS COLEMAN: THE FAMILY ELIMINATOR

            FOR THE LOVE OF LUST;

            CHRIS COLEMAN: THE FAMILY ELIMINATOR 

                        

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BACKGROUND

           Chris Coleman, a former security chief for a televangelist 

ministry, made headlines in 2009 when his wife and two sons were

 found brutally murdered in their home in Columbia, Illinois, a 

suburb of St. Louis, Missouri. The case quickly became a national 

sensation due to its shocking nature and the high-profile nature of

 Coleman's former employer.

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HOW HIS CRIMES UNRAVELED

            On May 5, 2009, Sheri Coleman, 31, and her two young 

sons, Garett, 11, and Gavin, 9, were discovered dead inside their 

residence. The bodies were found by police officers after a 

concerned relative called for a welfare check when Sheri failed to 

respond to messages. The crime scene indicated a violent and 

premeditated attack, with the victims having been strangled to 

death.

          Authorities immediately focused their investigation on Chris

 Coleman, the husband and father of the victims. As the primary 

suspect, he underwent intense scrutiny, with suspicions further 

heightened by his actions in the aftermath of the murders. Chris 

was unharmed during the attack, and his lack of visible emotion 

and cooperation with the police raised suspicions about his 

involvement.

          The investigation uncovered various motives that could have

 driven Chris to commit such a heinous act. First and foremost, 

Chris was reportedly involved in an extramarital affair, which he 

tried to keep hidden from his wife and family. His affair partner 

was a high school friend and coworker, and the relationship had 

been ongoing for several years. This affair was seen as a possible 

reason for the murders, as Chris could have been seeking to start a

 new life with his lover, free from the burden of his family.

         Furthermore, Chris's employment as a security chief for Joyce

 Meyer Ministries added another layer of complexity to the case.

 The ministry, known for its popular televangelist programs, was 

deeply concerned about the potential damage the scandal could 

cause to its reputation. Chris's role as a high-ranking employee

made it all the more "high profile."

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CHRIS COLEMAN'S TRIAL FOR TRIPLE MURDER

           As the trial progressed, evidence continued to mount 

against Chris Coleman. His computer and mobile phone revealed 

incriminating searches related to murder methods, plastic surgery,

 and alibis. Additionally, forensic experts identified suspicious 

behavior in his online activity, suggesting attempts to create a 

false trail of evidence pointing away from him.

         During the trial, the defense argued that the police focused 

solely on Chris as the prime suspect and failed to investigate other

 potential leads. They claimed that Chris was innocent and that the

 evidence could have been tampered with or planted to frame him.

 However, the prosecution presented a compelling case that 

painted Chris as a cold and calculated killer who orchestrated the 

murders to be with his lover.

       Ultimately, the jury found Chris Coleman guilty on three 

counts of first-degree murder. In June 2011, he was sentenced to 

life in prison without the possibility of parole. The verdict brought

 some closure to the tragedy, but the pain and loss endured by 

Sheri's and Chris's families remained immense.

       The Coleman family murders left a lasting impact on the

 communities involved and served as a grim reminder of the 

potential consequences of secrets and betrayal. The case also 

sparked discussions about the dark side of televangelist ministries

 and the pressure that employees might face to maintain an image

 of perfection at all costs.

       In the years since the trial, the case has continued to be a 

subject of interest in true crime circles and has been covered in 

various documentaries and TV specials. However, the pain and 

grief caused by this senseless act of violence will forever be

 remembered by those who knew and loved Sheri, Garett, and 

Gavin Coleman.