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Old 01-20-2026, 11:44 PM
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Heartbreaking as they just came to enjoy the auction last week.
Anyone here know them or know more about this? ...and please don't make this political in any way,shape or form or I will ask that Steve delete you.

This statement from the family of three tourists murdered in Osceola County:
...“With heavy hearts we confirm the deaths of our beloved husbands, fathers,grandfathers,uncles,brothers,and friends.
Douglas Kraft of Columbus,Ohio,Robert Kraft of Holland,Michigan and James Puchan of Galena,Ohio.
They attended the Mecum Car Show in Kissimmee,Florida last week with brothers and longtime friends and were staying at an Airbnb.While waiting for assistance after rental car trouble and preparing to travel home,they were being observed from a distance by an unknown individual who was well-known to local law enforcement.There were no known interactions between the men and this individual prior to the event they were then approached and senselessly murdered.This was a random,tragic act.These three wonderful men did not deserve this.Our families are left with an unexpected, unimaginable loss that cannot be put into words.”
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Heartbreaking news, sincere thoughts and prayers for the victim’s families.
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Oh man, this is horrible. Thoughts and prayers to the families. This is the first I've heard of this incident.
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Unbelievably terrible. Wishing their families the absolute best in their heartbreak.
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I read about this today and had no idea the three victims were attending Mecum. I'm sorry to hear this news.
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So sorry to hear this terrible news.

I sure hope they find who is responsible for this senseless act.

Edit, sounds like they have the guy responsible.
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What a horrible and senseless tragedy. Thoughts and prayers for the families and friends.
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That is truly disgusting regardless of the exacting details. Senselessly wiped away.
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That is so sad. I just have one question....why?

My thoughts and prayer are with the families.

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That is so sad. I just have one question....why?

My thoughts and prayer are with the families.

Paul
The perp had a history of mental health issues so the “why” may never be understood by the rest of us. Totally senseless to me at least.
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