Father Convicted in Christmas Eve Murder | St. Louis News

A Jefferson County father, Harold Luster, 63, was convicted of first-degree murder and armed criminal action after fatally shooting his own son, 26-year-old Kevin Ward, on Christmas Eve 2024. The case spiraled from a family feud fueled by accusations of infidelity, with Luster allegedly threatening Ward’s fiancée before the deadly confrontation. Sentencing is scheduled for December 15, 2026 — a haunting end to a holiday tragedy that shattered a family. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c9e1edab4acc5a35