The bodies of Sheri, Garett and Gavin Coleman, were found on May 5, 2009, strangled in their beds inside their home in Columbia, Ill."48 Hours": The Writing on the Wall
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The Columbia, Ill., community was horrified that this family had been destroyed overnight."48 Hours": The Writing on the Wall
Sheri, left, seen here in her Air Force uniform with her brother, Mario, was not your typical victim; She was military trained. "48 Hours": The Writing on the Wall
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Chris Coleman had served a Marine."48 Hours": The Writing on the Wall
The couple met while they were training to be K9 officers at San Antonio's Lackland Air Force Base."48 Hours": The Writing on the Wall
Chris and Sheri dated for about three months before they married."48 Hours": The Writing on the Wall
Two sons, Garett and Gavin, soon followed."48 Hours": The Writing on the Wall
Sheri, 31, was a stay-at-home mom."48 Hours": The Writing on the Wall
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Chris used his military and security training to get a job with renowned televangelist Joyce Meyer.Video: Joyce Meyer deposition excerpts"48 Hours": The Writing on the Wall
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The couple was married for 12 years."48 Hours": The Writing on the Wall
Garett, 11, and Gavin, 9, were popular and well-liked."48 Hours": The Writing on the Wall
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Garett and Gavin were described as typical boys who loved to have fun. Video: Remembering Garett and Gavin"48 Hours": The Writing on the Wall
Both boys liked to play sports. Garett loved to play football.Video: Remembering Garett and Gavin"48 Hours": The Writing on the Wall
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Gavin was an avid baseball fan.Video: Remembering Garett and Gavin"48 Hours": The Writing on the Wall
The Colemans were described as the quintessential American family."48 Hours": The Writing on the Wall
A friend called Sheri and Chris "Ken and Barbie" because their life was so seemingly perfect. "48 Hours": The Writing on the Wall
So how could this model husband and father be arrested for the murders of his wife and sons?Video: Chris Coleman police interview"48 Hours": The Writing on the Wall
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Cops say Chris Coleman's motive was due to this woman, Tara Lintz, who was a high school friend of Sheri's from Florida."48 Hours": The Writing on the Wall
Credit: Monroe County Court
Chris admitted to having started a relationship with Tara in November 2008, six months before the murders."48 Hours": The Writing on the Wall
Were three lives really ended because of Chris Coleman's obsession over a woman? "48 Hours": The Writing on the Wall
