Victims
Julie Schnick, 30
Steve Buckner, 35
Jeannette Buckner, 36
Kirk Buckner, 14
Dennis Buckner, 8
Timmy Buckner, 6
Michael Buckner, 2
In the beginning of the investigation, investigators believed Kirk Buckner killed his parents and brothers. However, they were able to dismiss this theory and found that Kirk had put up a fight for his life. James Schnick was stabbed to death in prison.
Boy, 14, Kills 6 in His Family; Is Slain by Uncle
In 7 Deaths, Town Knew What Experts Didn’t
A Shocking Arrest Breaks the Case of a Missouri Farm Family’s Murder—and Rescues a Boy’s Reputation
Missouri Police Say His Confession Clears Dead Nephew He Tried to Frame
Trial of dairy farmer enters second day
Death sentence imposed in multiple murder
State of Missouri v James E Schnick 1991
Man Given Life Terms for Slayings of Family
Investigator reflects on tragedy
Murderpedia: James E Schnick
Books
Murder in the Heartland
Movies/Documentaries
The 1980s – The Deadlies Decade: The Heartland Massacre
