Vernon John Kroening murdered or death by force in New-york, New-york.

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Vernon John Kroening, a 32-year-old Minnesota native and former Benedictine monk, was the music director, choirmaster, and organist at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church in Greenwich Village, New York. On the night of November 19, 1980, Kroening was heading home from a musical rehearsal when he decided to stop at the Ramrod bar in the West Village. This decision placed him in the line of fire during a tragic event that would claim his life.

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Victim Details

name

Vernon John Kroening

gender

Male

race

White / Caucasian

city

New-york

state

Date of Death

1980-11-19

Age at Death

First Name

Vernon

Last Name

John Kroening

Last Updated

11/26/2025

Vernon John Kroening
Death by Force

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Vernon John Kroening
Death by Force