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Murder/Suicide In Plattsmouth Save Email Print
Cousins dead, woman hospitalized
Posted: 3:20 PM Sep 7, 2008
Last Updated: 10:32 PM Sep 8, 2008
Email Address: sixonline@wowt.com

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An apparent murder/suicide at a Plattsmouth mobile home park Sunday morning left two men dead and a woman hospitalized.

The men were cousins, 30-year-old Jason Heedum and 26-year-old Travis Bobenmoyer.

In a small community, the news has everyone who knew the two in shock, even Chief of Police Brian Paulsen. "As one of the family said, you'd never expect it from these boys and I would agree with that.”

A frantic neighbor called 911 around 8:30 a.m. saying a woman had run out of unit 9 hysterical and badly beaten. “She was extremely upset and you could tell she had been assaulted pretty severely,” said Chief Paulsen.

The woman, 21-year-old Emily Minshall, told police she had just witnessed a murder. "She could tell me some of the things that had happened to her, that Jason had been shot and that Travis had shot him."

Minshall said they had argued and Bobenmoyer shot Heedum twice. Neighbors reported hearing shots at 7:30 a.m.

Police brought in the SWAT team, uncertain of whether the shooter was still alive inside the home at 1715 South 15th Street. Minshall didn't think so. "I know he threatened to kill himself if she did leave,” said Chief Paulsen. “When she left she heard the single gunshot.”

At 11:30 a.m. the SWAT team made entry and found the two men dead inside.

Friends and family had gathered outside the Pines Mobile Home Park around 11 a.m. "I'm hoping he's alive,” said Jerome Speck, a friend of Heedum. That hope turned to shock and grief as they learned of the outcome.

The family said Bobenmoyer had recently lost his job and that he had threatened suicide last week. Minshall, who said she was beaten by Bobenmoyer, was taken to the Nebraska Medical Center for treatment. She has since been released.

Neighbors tell Channel 6 News the three were out drinking Saturday night and returned to the trailer around 2 a.m. Sunday.

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Posted by: Anonymous on Dec 27, 2008 at 11:14 AM
Jason was the best boyfriend anyone could ever ask for. And i want thim to know i love him and miss him so much. Our dog misses you to babe..he ain't the same anymore. No one knows why your not here or what happened, but i want you to know that me and teara talk about u all the time and would do anything to have you back. Love you lots babe!

Posted by: Matthew on Oct 18, 2008 at 04:10 PM
This is for Travis and Jason.!!!! Matthew talks about you both all the time. He asks why did this happen. I tell him I don't know. We drive past Travis's house and he is always saying just stop by and we will visit uncle Travis. He is the best uncle ever. We drive by Jason's and he is says stop and lets say hi to Jason and Step. What do you tell an 8 year old child. Well he wants me to tell you he loves you both and he misses you. He wants you to know he is ready for you both to throw him in the pool when you both get back. Those are his words. He does not understand you are not coming back. He says he loves you both! Matthew

Posted by: Teara on Oct 18, 2008 at 02:15 PM
I lost a brother and a cousin in one day. My brother Travis was a kind man, with a huge heart. He would do anything for friends, family, Matthew and I. He loved life! Jason was a great man with a huge heart and would do anything for anyone including his daughter Mya. Both of them lived life to the fullest. You never knew what the day had planned with those two. One minute they were boating the next they were laughing and having a good ol time. I have so many memories of both of them. Our family is in a lot of pain. We all ask WHY? Why did this happen? We might not ever know but I know one thing. We all lost two great people. I loved my brother and my cousin and always will. Both of you will never be out of our hearts and minds. May you both RIP!!!

Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 3, 2008 at 10:39 PM
I haven't seen Jason in a decade but I still remember how he always treated me with kindness and respect. It seems he left that impression on a lot of people. My heart goes out to his family and friends.

Posted by: arley on Sep 25, 2008 at 07:31 AM
i still cant belive my hoomie jason is gone he will be missed

Posted by: asdfjkl; on Sep 12, 2008 at 11:55 AM
Wow, some of these comments are something else i dont understand how people can talk like that, never knew the guys that much but their families are in my prayers i know emly. you know what im gonna pray for those who are putting these comments up. that may be how you feel but if it is keep it to yourself like those below me said family do read this and how would you feel if you were in their postition?

Posted by: Boo Skidmore on Sep 12, 2008 at 01:40 AM
I'm finding it VERY hard to sit here and read some of this nonsense! My heart and prayers are with the families. I will always remember Jason and his almost clear eyes..that no one elses has. All the memories that we shared years ago. You are forever in my heart.

Posted by: FamilyFriendForAlmost40years on Sep 11, 2008 at 08:40 PM
TO: Joe on Sep 11, 2008 at 03:35 PM ---- Here's some food for thought. "Life isn't like a bowl of cherries or peaches. It's more like a bowl of jalapenos. What you do today might burn your butt tomorrow!" That is a direct quote from a posting I saw somewhere else on the internet (not related to this tragedy), and it seems fitting. You really need to stop and THINK about what you say on here, and keep in mind that FAMILY MEMBERS can and do read these comments. Maybe you didn't mean anything "bad" by what you said, but it could really hurt the family members to read it. I really wish the people at channel 6 would scrutinize the postings better, before the upload them. No sense in making the people who are grieving the loss of Travis and Jason to have to see some of the hurtful things being said here. I may be just a friend of the family, but that doesn't mean it doesn't hurt me to read some of the horrible things said here. Freedom of speech is over-rated at times.

Posted by: Carissa on Sep 11, 2008 at 08:05 PM
Thank you Michelle! It's comments like Joe's and the rest of you insensitive people out there that make this even more difficult for the family, I am one of them! And yes, we do read these, it makes it refreshing to read the kind words from some of you and so much harder to read these absolutely heartless comments where you try to judge the family and a victim! Think about how you would feel or how one of your loved ones might feel if someone said something so heartless to or about them. Somtimes some things just happen and are unavoidable and unexplainable, family can only do so much and both men come from a very loving and caring family who are always there for each other.

Posted by: Michelle on Sep 11, 2008 at 04:26 PM
Joe-what kind of comment is that? My gosh two people lost their lives and all you can say is "too bad travis could not just shoot himself and leave his cuz living." You need help!! How insensitive are you...seriously!! Everyone has made mistakes, some more than others. Either way it is a sad situation and you should be telling the families that you are thinking about them in this horrific time! My heart goes out to the families and friends of these individuals...RIP. Grow up Joe or start taking your meds!

Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 11, 2008 at 04:19 PM
My heart goes out to the families in this case

Posted by: Joe on Sep 11, 2008 at 03:35 PM
Too bad Travis could not just shoot himself and leave his cuz living.

Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 10, 2008 at 10:50 AM
"Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. . . . For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee." Isaiah 41:10, 13 King James Version Bible

Posted by: john on Sep 10, 2008 at 06:12 AM
This is just to sad. My heart goes out to the family.

Posted by: ashamed on Sep 9, 2008 at 07:47 PM
I can not believe how small minded and insensitive people can be. Lives were lost and changed forever and all you people can do is talk trash. i too have lost a child in this community and a niece so I understand what these families are going through. It is a horrible tragity and these families don't need to hear or know the horrible things you people have to say. They need help to find a way to heal and wake up each day and keep going. This community has came together for others why can't you come together for these families. It's hard enough for them to think of the what if's on their own without yours!!! My thoughts and prayers are with all involved. I knew Jason and he was truly a great man.

Posted by: cheryl on Sep 9, 2008 at 06:27 PM
I will miss you truly jason and i wish the best for emily

Posted by: Bobbie on Sep 9, 2008 at 11:45 AM
I think that people who dont know what they are talking about need to keep their mouths shut. stop starting rumers. Travis was a great guy and even though he made a big mistake he still affected a ot of people. He will be greatly missed. he was a lot of fun to hang out with. ill always remember what happened at our wedding reception. it was crazy but he was fun and a great guy. my heart goes out to travis and jasons familys. stay strong and stick together. both guys are going to be missed greatly. i hope we can all grow from this and i pray the TRUTH comes out. NO MORE LIES!!! Ill miss u travis

Posted by: wow on Sep 9, 2008 at 01:08 AM
wow this is crazy i personally know emily; its hard to believe something like this can happen. i love you emily your in my prayers your a strong girl you can make it threw this you have a great family who is there for you. i cant imagine how you feel.

Posted by: friend on Sep 9, 2008 at 12:52 AM
yes indeed only 3 people truly know what happened; which are Emily, Jason, and Travis. 2 of them didn't make it so that only leaves Emily to get the story out straight. Everyone needs to give her time to recover not just physically but mentally. I cant imagine how she feels. The media needs to back off and let her recover over this and i cant believe how people are blaming each other. everyone needs to come together as one and comfort each other. you guys are a small town. everyone knows everyone pull together and be there for each other in this time of need. this is not a time to point fingers and blame people. my prayers are out the the guys family. truly sorry about your loss. MY PRAYERS ALSO GO OUT TO EMILY AND HER FAMILY. STAY STRONG EVEN IF PEOPLE BASH YOU. ITS NOT YOUR FAULT YOU WERE IN THE WRONG PLACE AT THE WRONG TIME.

Posted by: Ericka on Sep 9, 2008 at 12:50 AM
Jason You will be Truly missed!

Posted by: Chris P. on Sep 8, 2008 at 07:57 PM
Jason was a great friend no matter if it had been a day or a year since you talked to him last. I personally have 10's of thousands of great memories because of this guy and am completely saddened at the fact there will not be more. Jason's family is in our thoughts and prayers...the world lost one hell of a guy!

Posted by: Tanya on Sep 8, 2008 at 07:17 PM
THERE IS SOMETHING WE CAN DO TO HELP THIS FAMILY WE ARE GOING TO BE HAVING A BENEFIT IN THE FUTURE TO HELP COVER COSTS AND I WILL PERSONALLY BE STARTING A COLLECTION AROUND TOWN NEXT WEEK WITH JARS TO HELP THE HEEDUM FAMILY IN THERE TIME OF NEED..... WE LOVE AND MISS YOU JASON & TRAVIS..... AND THANK GOD EMILY IS OK... I HOPE SHE RECOVERS WELL SHE IS A STRONG GIRL AND VERY VERY BRAVE.... YOU WILL BE IN OUR PRAYERS ALL OF YOU

Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 8, 2008 at 06:45 PM
I just have one question. Why wasn't 911 called after the first shooting. Sounds to me that not all the details have come to light yet.

Posted by: Resident a few blocks from the scene on Sep 8, 2008 at 06:24 PM
I was up at that time and only heard the sound of the police cars thinking what could that be happening at 7:15-30am on a Sunday morning in this small town. Only to return to sheriff barricades and hear the humbling news that a horrific accident occurred with too many victims involved. I heard on the news on Labor Day that Nebraska ranks number one in underage drinking violations. Herein lies the problem people, not only in small towns where the problem of alcohol and drug abuse can be magnified - but everywhere people. It is an insidious disease people that impacts too many people. It starts sometime and only continues into a downward spiral until tragedy occurs in some manner. My deepest condolences to all involved! As the Rev. said - there is a time for everything. I pray that this be a time for healing and peace to prevail. I pray for a time for people to realize the dangers of alcoholism and the impact it has on many peoples' lives. God's comfort & peace to all involved!

Posted by: Abbe on Sep 8, 2008 at 05:50 PM
My heart goes out to the Heedums, Bobenmoyers and Freeburgs. They were both Great guys they both will always be remembered that way. The family and friends are in my prayers.

Posted by: SERVICES on Sep 8, 2008 at 05:16 PM
Jason's visitation will be Thursday from 1-9 I'm not sure which funeral home. His funeral will be 10am on Friday.

Posted by: class of 05 on Sep 8, 2008 at 04:39 PM
stay strong emily i know its hard. just remember ur friends and family will be here for u. my prayers r out to u emily as well as jason and travis

Posted by: FamilyFriendForAlmost40years on Sep 8, 2008 at 04:36 PM
(((((Rev.Gary Heedum))))) Hugs to you and your family. You've said it best, it is a time to mourn and comfort, not hurt people with words.

Posted by: Cara on Sep 8, 2008 at 04:34 PM
I also went to high school with Jason, and can remember his laugh and his bright blues eyes distinctly. Looking back through graduation pictures, I still can't believe he is gone. My thoughts go out to the families.

Posted by: a classmate on Sep 8, 2008 at 03:34 PM
I was friends with Jason in high school. He was THE GREATEST guy anyone could ever have known. He would bend over backwords for anyone! He will truely be missed! RIP Jason!

Posted by: CeJay on Sep 8, 2008 at 03:02 PM
Travis you were a dear friend and very close to my heart I will never think of what happened when I think of you. I will think of your big red truck and heart big enough to fill it. The way you made my kids laugh they loved to play with you, you were like a jungle gym they would climb all over you!! so say hi to Bob for me I'll see you when I get there I LOVE YOU TRAV!!!!!!

Posted by: K on Sep 8, 2008 at 02:49 PM
To all of the family members, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jason was a one of a kind!! He will truley be missed.

Posted by: Rev.Gary Heedum on Sep 8, 2008 at 02:09 PM
"For everything there is a season ... a time to live and a time to die,...a time to mourn...." This a time to mourn. It is not a time to judge, to condemn or feed on speculation regarding the causes of this tragedy. It's also a time to pray for the family and friends who have been devastated by the terrible loss of people they have loved. It's a time to pray that God will comfort and strengthen those who mourn and that God will use us to support and comfort the families and the third victim, Emily, rather than compound the pain they feel by hateful callous words. May God embrace all those touched by this tragedy and hold them in His care.

Posted by: ANONYMOUS on Sep 8, 2008 at 02:06 PM
ANY WORD ON CHURCH SERVICES? HOW CAN WE HELP THESE FAMILIES?

Posted by: Lindsey on Sep 8, 2008 at 01:58 PM
This is a very shocking and devastating story that is so surreal. I was an old school friend of Jason's. We went to school together at Plattsmouth High. He was a genuinely good and fun person. He would do anything for anyone. My thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and family. He will be missed greatly!

Posted by: anonymous on Sep 8, 2008 at 01:44 PM
This was an unfortunate tragedy that will affect so many lives. Both of these boys came from a huge family that stretches out and reaches so many individuals in our small community. Take your anger and assumptions and turn it into patience and prayers for the Heedum's/Bobenmoyer's/Freeburg's and little Mya. Since when is a town the cause for this incident? We all make our own choices and are taught from pre-school to "make a good choice." Not all choices we make are good and hopefully we learn from the bad ones and move on. Our prayers are with EVERYONE touched by this tragedy.

Posted by: Heather on Sep 8, 2008 at 12:50 PM
I also graduated with Jason. He was a really good guy and as far as Travis goes, I can't believe he would do something like this. My brother used to be friends with him back when they were in school. This is a tragedy.

Posted by: HINTON SISTERS on Sep 8, 2008 at 12:35 PM
WE BOTH GREW UP WITH THE FAMILYS OF JASON AND TRAVIS. IT'S SHOCKING TO THINK THIS COULD OF HAPPNED TO SUCH A GREAT FAMILY,INCLUDING EMILY AND HER FAMILY. ALL WE CAN SAY IS OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO ALL OF THEM IN THIS TIME OF TRAGEDY. WE LOVE YOU DEEPLY AND YOU WILL BE MISSED.

Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 8, 2008 at 11:56 AM
My condolences to those effected. It is reasons like this Plattsmouth as a community continues to step backward compared to it's surrounding communities: the local police sets a daft priority on traffic violations instead of focusing on domestic violence, socially inept citizens, and other problems that are occurring behind closed doors throughout their community. I hope someday this small rural neighborhood realizes their war on violence and drugs will continue to be a losing battle until they spend half of what they spend on police and jails, on programs that promote self improvement through rehabilitation, culture acceptance, higher education, appreciation of the arts and taking responsibility of the improvements of their own community. I grew up in this community for ten years, but I got sick of seeing this scenario bear the poor results such as this tragic incident year after year. Good luck people of Plattsmouth, may you open your eyes before the world turns their back on you.

Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 8, 2008 at 11:55 AM
some of you people are sick and twisted!!! to the family's of all my thoughts and prayers are with you!! Plattsmouth is a close community so i know this will hit everyone hard. Emily stay strong and keep your head up!

Posted by: Danielle on Sep 8, 2008 at 11:51 AM
I CANT BELEIVE THIS! My prayers are with the families who have lost. Its our loss but heavens gain! My heart goes out to Emily Minshall..... God bless her and her family!

Posted by: Anna on Sep 8, 2008 at 11:45 AM
I graduated with Jason. He was a good guy and will be missed by MANY people...prayers go out for his family and friends...

Posted by: Plattsmouth Mom of two on Sep 8, 2008 at 11:39 AM
First of all my prayers are with the victims in this situation. My main concern is the neighbors told police they heard gun shots that morning around 7 or 730, but why didnt someone call the police then? Maybe these two men would still be alive and Emily wouldnt have to deal with two deaths. This whole thing is sad. Who are we do judge on anyone???? NO ONE REALLY knows what happened, only the ones who are gone and the man upstairs. We can not make judgements about anyone unless we know exactly what happened and for why! As to the ones who keep knocking people in a small town, open your eyes! Things happen in small towns too, but not like it does every single day in the city! Just because someone lives in a trailer park, doesnt mean they are dopers or trash! Some of us live the way we can afford too. But before you call someone trailer trash or just assume they are on drugs, maybe you should look in the mirror yourself!

Posted by: DHB on Sep 8, 2008 at 11:34 AM
This sounds like a tragedy all the way around. Yes, the news did say drinking was involved. I can tell you Saturday night was a bizarro one for drinking, based on what we saw at our watering hole when we stopped by on our way back from out-of-town and also heard on the news yesterday morning. And it wasn't even a full moon.

Posted by: Sara on Sep 8, 2008 at 11:28 AM
So Sad... Some of these comments are horrible... As for Sam.. really? Should you be putting others buisness in the street? You sure think you know a lot.

Posted by: FamilyFriendForAlmost40years on Sep 8, 2008 at 11:21 AM
"Posted by: OmahaAnnie on Sep 8, 2008 at 10:28 AM These are men not boys." And what is your point? To some of us that knew them, they were "boys" in our eyes. It is wonderful that many of you that knew them, are sending out your condolences to Jason and his family, as well as Travis and his family. Generally speaking to anyone reading here, I hope that everyone that knew either of these young men, can find it in your hearts to send healing thoughts and prayers to Travis and his family as well. I know in my heart, that if Travis could take back what happened, he would do it in a heart beat. I just cannot bring myself to be angry or resentful toward Travis. My heart aches for him, and for whatever reason brought him to do what he did. I'm certain beyond any doubts, that Jason's soul is hurting for Travis as well. He'd know deep down in his heart and soul, that Travis would take it all back, if he could turn back the hands of time. (((Travis and Jason))) Love you both.

Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 8, 2008 at 10:28 AM
what a bad deal for jason and emily.He was such a good guy.I new him since high school. Even though he liked Miami we all still loved Jason. With it being Carnival week i hope the town can do something to remember a HERO.

Posted by: OmahaAnnie on Sep 8, 2008 at 10:28 AM
These are men not boys.

Posted by: wouldnt you like to know! on Sep 8, 2008 at 10:27 AM
emily is also my cousin, you all need to stop assuming things seriously! and stop talking trash my prayers are out to jason and travis family. for my cousin you in my prayers too i love you stay strong i know its hard.

Posted by: Plattsmouth Res on Sep 8, 2008 at 09:32 AM
Jason, we will miss your beautiful eyes and boyish grin. Everyone knows you are a wonderful person. Now we can add Hero to your Resume' Peace be with you Winkie!

Posted by: unknown on Sep 8, 2008 at 09:30 AM
Jason was a awsome guy. He is a hero and will always be in my heart. He will be missed deeply.

Posted by: Peace on Sep 8, 2008 at 09:28 AM
Plattsmouth needs to come together as a community and change the perception that the area has for it. Many think of trailers and meth, and now violence. We know that isn't what the people of Platts are about, but perception can be difficult unless things change. Platts hired a questionable administrator, has a county board that has done strange things (the highway garage thing), and has had its share of problems with the sheriffs department. Like Barrack says, "Things have to change"

Posted by: anonymous on Sep 8, 2008 at 09:20 AM
Yesterday I was thinking about Jason and how long I've known him. Every memory made me laugh, because most of the time Jason would just make me laugh. He's the closest friend I've ever lost and I miss him already. I don't know the full story, but I'm sure Jason was doing the right thing. To bad mouth him, especially people who don't know him, is moronic. God bless you Heat.

Posted by: FamilyFriendForAlmost40years on Sep 8, 2008 at 09:01 AM
I can't believe some of the comments I'm reading here. Some of you making comments don't even know this family, much less Emily. As for the anon person who wrote "who cares about Emily", HOW DARE YOU!!! I doubt you'd be saying that if you were one of her family members! Jason and Travis were the BEST of buddies, aside from being cousins. Obviously something went very wrong, for this to have happened. Nobody has ANY business spouting wild accusations about drugs. If you weren't inside the home, to know exactly what happened, you shouldn't be making rude, hateful, hurtful comments like this. I personally spoke to the families of these young men, yesterday. I've known the families since I was 3 years old, and I'm almost 43 years old now. I feel like I've lost a part of my own family. I pray that Emily will recover from her injuries, and that she will some day, be able to come to terms with what happened. My heart goes out to the Heedums, Bobenmoyers, and Emily and her family.

Posted by: Skinni Mini on Sep 8, 2008 at 09:00 AM
Jason we all love you and most of all your Mya loves you. Emily is single, and i will pray for you too. as for drugs having to be why they where up all night, i was up all that night and i don't do drugs. why can't people stop passing judgement on things they just don't know about and think of how they would feel if that was there son,daughter,brother, sister, or worse FATHER.

Posted by: TOM on Sep 8, 2008 at 08:45 AM
STOP THE ASSUMPTIONS AND PRAY FOR ALL INVOLVED. VEREY TRAGIC.

Posted by: dara on Sep 8, 2008 at 08:34 AM
They were both great people! I knew Travis better thatn Jason and I can't beleive that he did what he did. They will both be missed and my prayers go out to everyone in there family!

Posted by: lisa on Sep 8, 2008 at 08:06 AM
My heart goes out to the Heedum family. Jason will be missed very much.

Posted by: cheri on Sep 8, 2008 at 07:56 AM
whoeva wants to talk bout emily can do it to me its my cousin, y dont u go n talk bout the dude that actually shot someone, sorry emily was beat and was probablly scared to jus run out the house...hopefully you would make perfect deciosions if you are in a situation like this so you dont have to be judged.. and if you gonna say something bout someone on here and have an opion at least have the guts to leave your name

Posted by: Lacey on Sep 8, 2008 at 07:49 AM
What we all need to learn here is that it is time to come together and act as a community. Plattsmouth has been hurt by this, and we all need time to heal. Anger won't help Mya or Emily. Surround the family with the love and support they need. For those who don't know - Plattsmouth is a family of sorts. sometimes dysfunctional, and sometimes wonderful. But a family just the same. We can not understand what has happened, so please don't try to guess from the outside looking in.

Posted by: Kirk on Sep 8, 2008 at 07:44 AM
Both of these guys were friends of mine what a shame to lose two good people. Please pray for their families.

Posted by: loved both the boys! on Sep 8, 2008 at 04:45 AM
I CAN NOT BELIEVE THE MEDIA AND SOME OF THESES EMAILS..... PLEASE DO NOT MAKE COMMENTS WHEN YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT REALLT HAPPEN. Both Jason and Travis were good young men! They were both truly loved by their families! THE BEST THING TO DO IS SEND YOUR LOVE, PRAYERS AND SUPPORT TO THE FAMILIES DURING THIS TIME OF LOSS.

Posted by: Sam on Sep 8, 2008 at 03:07 AM
I talked to Travis and Emily around 1:15, 1:30 and everything seemed alright between me Travis and Emily. Emily was having trouble talking with her Ex boyfriend at the time and finally worked through it with me telling Travis noone was having problems with either party. Travis told me they were at his house partying at around 1:30 A.M. with him Andy and Jason. I since then hung up the phone with Travis and presumed home and went to bed, Later to find out what exactly happend. Travis was never a horible person. Thus nothing you would ever expect from a person like himself. There must be much other factors that noone else will ever know about the situation that will eat at us for the rest of out lives. I greeve very greatly for all parties involved and hope nothing but the best for everyone. Love Sam,

Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 8, 2008 at 01:02 AM
I agree with 12:30 a.m. comment These are people whose lives were lost, and while I only knew one of them, he was a great person, and will be missed by many. The plattsmouth community has suffered a tragic loss, and no one has the right to stereotype or pass judgment at this point. Go read or write about something else, if that is your intention here. Leave this community alone and let them mourn and heal, PLEASE!!!!

Posted by: yung berg on Sep 8, 2008 at 12:30 AM
such a sad story to hear about. reading some of these comments looks as if some of you guys feel as i do. thers are people killed in north omaha very often and the comments left are "another thug off the streets good" or something of that nature and some of those same idiots have made ignorant comments here also regardless of the persons/people pasts they were human and as we see death can happen to anyone anywhere anytime so this is just to say karma is a ..... be cautious of what you say or type because it could be u or a loved one tomorrow

Posted by: echo on Sep 8, 2008 at 12:19 AM
wow, thats to bad emily is a strong women, i pray for her, and her daughter, lots of love to the familly!

Posted by: mandi on Sep 7, 2008 at 11:30 PM
Emily wasnt dating either of these men. My heart is with the Heedum family!!!

Posted by: Angie on Sep 7, 2008 at 11:16 PM
Jason was a great guy... he was trying to help.. died a hero.... and will truly be missed. My prayers are with his girlfriend and his child. You should be praying for the whole family for they have lost more than most families lose in years... and they lost them in a day!!! They have lost 2 young men and they were BOTH loved... and I pray for Emily.... You should all be praying....not bad mouthing people you don't even know!!!

Posted by: Hatchet on Sep 7, 2008 at 10:49 PM
This is a tragedy, I know both oh the parents of the young men now deceased. These young men both were raised in good homes with good values but, something definitely went wrong be it a medical, alcohol and or drug induced problem. Cousins, one protecting his girlfriend and the other the aggressor, tt is a rarity for one to be this violent without an altered state of mind. May the Rest In Peace...

Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 7, 2008 at 10:46 PM
who cares about Emily she wasin the house for an hour an a half after Jason died and then ran out franticly I d take a look at her to!

Posted by: Wesley Skidmore on Sep 7, 2008 at 09:56 PM
Jason was a great guy never new anyone not to like him. My prayers go out to his famlily and his baby girl. Darn your going to be missed by MANY!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: mTm on Sep 7, 2008 at 09:47 PM
Cast the blame where it belongs - Criminal sympathizers, ACLU and defense attorneys are at the root of the increased violence.

Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 7, 2008 at 09:44 PM
To the person who wrote at 8:25pm...where in this story does is say those people were up all night? And if they were, for someone to stay up all night...that means they're on meth or coke?? I have been up all night numerous times and have never done a drug in my life, so that's a very narrow minded assumption you have!

Posted by: Hudnall/Alberts on Sep 7, 2008 at 09:27 PM
So sad to hear about Jason, my family knew him when he hung out with my brother, what a great guy and too young to die, he was always making everyone laugh. Prayers are with the fmaily.

Posted by: Shauna Snyder on Sep 7, 2008 at 09:18 PM
I lost a good friend today in Jason. He will be missed so much. He had a heart of gold and was one of those guys who would approach you with a hug no matter where or when he could. I cannot imagine what this is doing to his family back home right now. He is a hero to me, and will remain that way forever in my heart.

Posted by: clint yeager on Sep 7, 2008 at 08:31 PM
few people can be liked by everyone they come into contact with. jason was one of the few. he made us laugh both at and with him. and did it with a silly little grin and squinted eyes. i am saddened deeply to lose a long time friend so needlessly.

Posted by: Dee on Sep 7, 2008 at 08:26 PM
I think it's high time Nebraskans took a long look in the mirror. The degree of barbarism in this state is appalling. In the recent past in Plattsmouth we've had the brutal beating of a man on his own front porch with baseball bats, and the murder of a little boy whose mortal remains were treated as less than dirt, likely thrown in a dumpster or landfill. One can't feel safe in any part of the larger Omaha Metro - not even West Omaha, since the Von Maur atrocity. The now daily shootings, rapes and violence in the Omaha Metro proportionately exceed the crime rates of cities twice its size. Its population can't be bothered to train or restrain viscious/aggressive "pet" dogs, and people - even infants - are mauled on the streets. Illicit drug use is rampant, and the STD rate is the highest in the nation. There is zero sense of common civility and social responsibility in this state. Nebraskans need to do a lot more than "pray" for a change; as in the song, start with the man in the mirror

Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 7, 2008 at 08:25 PM
Yes it does matter if they were drinking. It affects your judgement. Look what happened. They should test them all for drugs. Meth, coke... wonder what they were on to stay up all night!!??

Posted by: Resident on Sep 7, 2008 at 08:17 PM
To "peace"... before you talk about the town of Plattsmouth and its share of violence, you might want to look at the surrounding cities where someone is shot and killed almost every night. No town will ever be violence free. This is a good town and as you can see its a shame that a good kid was doing the right thing and he paid the price for saving someone else's life. My prayers go out to the families.

Posted by: Brian on Sep 7, 2008 at 08:17 PM
Hey Peace! Know what you are talking about before you open your mouth. Plattsmouth has very little violence compared to other cities/towns. As for the bball bat incident. The victim was from here but the attackers were from Weeping Water here for Kass Kounty King Korn Karnival. I have only lived here five years but it is a great town working really hard to provide a great quality of life experience for it's residents. Plattsmouth may have had a rep 20 years ago but things change. Get it straight and Go Blue Devils!!!

Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 7, 2008 at 08:12 PM
I am so very sorry for all families involved. Jason you will be missed, never forgotten. Emily I wish you strength and health, I am very sorry for all the loss. You are all in my prayers.

Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 7, 2008 at 08:10 PM
Just to get the story straight JASON WAS NOT DRINKING. He was simply trying to make a wrong situation right.

Posted by: Peace on Sep 7, 2008 at 07:49 PM
Seems like PLattsmouth has its share of violence...just this year//the baseball bat beating and then this. What gives???

Posted by: Terry on Sep 7, 2008 at 07:22 PM
I don't think it mattered that they were out drinking. What matters is a families lives are changing forever, and it is sad. I hope the young womam recovers and gets help, because we all know this is going to leave a scar.

Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 7, 2008 at 07:17 PM
so so sad ... died because he was apparently trying to help the girlfriend ? good thing he took himself out; what a waste of tax dollars it would have been to put him in prison. I hope Emily won't blame herself for any of this in the future - he was obviously a sick man.

Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 7, 2008 at 06:54 PM
The news said DRINKING. Not guessing there. THINK ABOUT IT

Posted by: TEMPUS FUGIT on Sep 7, 2008 at 06:49 PM
My heart and prayers go out to the families. To all the Police, Rescue and Dispatchers involved - hang in there. Not everything has a happy ending. You all did a great job.

Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 7, 2008 at 06:25 PM
I can only hope and pray that we would learn from what happened here to protect our selves and our loved ones from such a tragedy as this.

Posted by: A on Sep 7, 2008 at 06:18 PM
MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE FAMILIES. ITS A SHAME THAT A NIGHT OF DRINKING LEADS TO THIS...GOD BLESS THE FAMILIES.

Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 7, 2008 at 06:02 PM
Does it really matter what they were doing? If what happened is not enough. then you have to leave comments about what you think was happening!! I will keep there family and friends in my prayers.

Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 7, 2008 at 05:46 PM
This is an unbelieveable tragedy. I can't get passed the "why?". Jason will be missed by a softball team, good friends, and most importantly a darling daughter. Please keep Mya and the rest of Jason's family in your hearts and prayers.

Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 7, 2008 at 05:25 PM
Drinking and guns don't mix. Oh and I forget the drugs....

Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 7, 2008 at 04:42 PM
Just so you know, Jason and Travis were cousins.

Posted by: Breanna on Sep 7, 2008 at 04:31 PM
I agree, Jason is a hero. He did the right thing and it's really sad that he had to go this way.

Posted by: Gina on Sep 7, 2008 at 04:19 PM
Very sad!!! Jason was an awesome guy, so very sweet. Saw him every morning on our way to work. He will be missed.

Posted by: Oswalt on Sep 7, 2008 at 04:14 PM
Jason and Travis were cousins:(

Posted by: Jess on Sep 7, 2008 at 03:31 PM
Jason died a hero! He was doing what he thought was right by protecting Emily.

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