48 Hours Messages and Threats
Oct 16, 2025
Detective Sergeant Justin Barlow from Columbia, Illinois, shares gripping details from the Coleman family murder case, in which he was a first responder. He describes the chilling discovery of the bodies and the eerie spray-painted messages at the crime scene. The investigation uncovers threats linked to Chris Coleman’s job with Joyce Meyer Ministries and reveals incriminating digital evidence from his own laptop. Barlow highlights the uncanny absence of suspects on neighborhood surveillance, adding layers to this complex and tragic story.
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Neighbor Detective Found The Crime Scene
- Detective Justin Barlow was the neighbor who first entered the Coleman home and discovered the scene of the murders.
- He described finding spray-painted messages and the three victims upstairs, which set the investigation's tone.
Job Put Family In Crosshairs
- Chris Coleman's role as head of security for Joyce Meyer Ministries made him a potential target for threats tied to the ministry.
- Threats escalated from emails to hand-delivered notes demanding public denial of faith.
Mistress' Devices Revealed The Affair
- Police in Florida recovered Tara Lentz's Blackberry and laptop, which contained photos and messages showing an affair with Chris Coleman.
- That evidence contradicted Coleman's initial denials and changed investigators' approach.