Imagine walking into a police station and saying, “I made a mistake—I stabbed someone 50 times.” That’s exactly what happened in Hillsboro, Missouri, on December 18, 2024, when 41-year-old Jeffrey Goedde went to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office with a confession that stunned officers.
He told police he had accidentally stabbed his father, 75-year-old Edward Goedde Jr., during an incident at the home they shared. Police were immediately sent to the house to check the situation.
A Gruesome Discovery at the Family Home
When officers arrived at the scene, they found a disturbing sight. Edward Goedde Jr. was lying face down in the kitchen, unresponsive. Near his body, police found a kitchen knife, believed to be the weapon used in the stabbing.
But this was not just a simple or accidental stabbing. According to medical examiners, Edward had suffered dozens of stab wounds, and his body also showed signs of blunt force trauma—meaning he had been hit hard several times. On top of that, there were marks on his neck that suggested someone had also tried to strangle him.
“It Was a Mistake,” Says the Son
Despite the brutal nature of the injuries, Jeffrey Goedde told officers he didn’t mean to kill his father. He kept saying it was a mistake. However, many people, including investigators, are struggling to understand how a person could “accidentally” stab someone 50 times, break their bones, and leave signs of choking.
His statement left more questions than answers.
Criminal Charges Filed
The Manchester Police Department quickly began building their case. Within days, Jeffrey Goedde was formally charged with:
First-degree murder
Armed criminal action
He is now being held in jail without bond and is waiting for his first court hearing, which is scheduled for January 16, 2025. Until then, he remains in custody while investigators continue digging deeper into what led to this horrific incident.
The Motive Is Still Unknown
At this time, police haven’t shared a clear motive. They say the investigation is still ongoing, and they’re trying to figure out what led Jeffrey to attack his father with such extreme violence.
Was it a long-standing family conflict?
Was there an argument that turned deadly?
Could mental health or substance abuse have played a role?
No one knows for sure yet, and police are asking for time to gather all the facts.
A Quiet Town in Shock
The tragedy has left the small town of Hillsboro deeply shaken. In a peaceful community like this, such violence is extremely rare. Many residents are left wondering how something so tragic and violent could happen right before Christmas, a time usually filled with peace and family gatherings.
Neighbors and friends of the Goedde family are in disbelief, waiting just like everyone else for answers that may help make sense of the tragedy.
A Family Tragedy That Needs Answers
The big question on everyone’s mind remains:
How does someone accidentally stab another person 50 times and leave other serious injuries?
Until more evidence is revealed, and until Jeffrey Goedde appears in court, the truth remains unclear. But one thing is certain—this was not a simple mistake, and a family has been torn apart forever.
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