The Murder of Vashti Forrest

The Murder of Vashti Forrest

Update: 2023-10-242
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This week, we are discussing the murder of Vashti Forest, a mother of two young boys, which occurred when the police arrived at her home, initially appearing to be a suicide.


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  1. Brett Seacat, Department of Corrections


  2. State of Kansas v. Brett T. Seacat, Supreme Court of Kansas, 15 January 2016


  3. Brett T. Seacat v. State of Kansas, Court of Appeals of Kansas, 11 February 2022

  4. Potter, Tim, “Vashti Seacat autopsy…”, Wichita Eagle, 8 August 2014

  5. Truesdell, Jeff, “Kansas mom’s death…”, People, 10 June 2013

  6. Potter, Tim, “In wake of Kingman…”, Wichita Eagle, 1 February 2014

  7. Gray, Darcy, “Vashti Seacat was hopeful…”, Wichita Eagle, 8 August 2014

  8. Leiker, Amy Renee, “Oral arguments set…”, Wichita Eagle, 8 August 2015

  9. Hurst, Laviana, “Brett Seacat sentenced…”, Wichita Eagle, 8 August 2014

  10. Potter, Tim, “Sister testifies in Kingman…”, Wichita Eagle, 5 August 2014

  11. Gray, Darcy, “Jury hears Brett Seacat…”, Wichita Eagle, 8 August 2014

  12. Gray, Darcy, “Friend of Seacat’s…”, Wichita Eagle, 8 August 2014

  13. Leiker, Amy, “Brett Seacat prosecutors…”, Wichita Eagle, 8 August 2014

  14. N/A, “Ex-police instructor…”, Associated Press, 5 August 2013

  15. Potter, Tim, “Questions linger after…”, Wichita Eagle, 8 May 2011

  16. Potter, Tim, “Suspect in Kingman death…”, Wichita Eagle, 8 August 2014

  17. Gray, Darcy, “Investigator says he…”, Wichita Eagle, 8 August 2014

  18. Leiker, Amy, “Jury to resume…”, Wichita Eagle, 8 August 2014

  19. Leiker, Amy, “Defense rests in…”, Wichita Eagle, 8 August 2014

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