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Julianna Gehant

Case from De-kalb, IL dated Feb 14, 2008

Victim Details

Name

Julianna Gehant

Gender

Female

Race

White / Caucasian

City

De-kalb

State

IL

Date Of Death

2008-02-14

Age At Death

32

First Name

Julianna

Last Name

Gehant

Last Updated

07/05/2026

Case Description

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Julianna Gehant, a 32-year-old woman from Meriden, Illinois, tragically lost her life on February 14, 2008, during the Northern Illinois University shooting in DeKalb, Illinois. Gehant, who had served in the U.S. Army and was pursuing a degree in elementary education at NIU, was one of the victims of this horrific event. She was known for her warm personality, sense of humor, and dedication to becoming a teacher. Her untimely death left a profound impact on her family, friends, and the communit ...

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Julianna Gehant Biography - NIU - Forward, Together Forward

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I was recently reading about Julianna Gehant's story and her aspirations in becoming a teacher, and ... ...Read More
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