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Lauren Kaufman

Case from Canal-fulton, OH dated Feb 23, 2018

Victim Details

Lauren Emily Kaufman

Female

White / Caucasian

Canal-fulton

OH

2018-02-23

16

Lauren

Kaufman

07/09/2026

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Lauren Emily Kaufman, a 16-year-old girl from Canal Fulton, Ohio, tragically passed away on February 23, 2018. She was a sophomore at Northwest High School and was known for her love of painting, horseback riding, and animals. Lauren's unexpected death deeply affected her family, friends, and the community.

The circumstances surrounding Lauren's death were particularly heart-wrenching. She and her 17-year-old boyfriend, Mason Brown, were found shot to death in the woods in Jackson Townshi ...
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  • Newsradio WTAM 1100: Police investigate possible murder-suicide | Newsradio WTAM 1100
  • The Repository: Update: Two Stark teens dead after gunshot wounds to head
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    I can’t get Lauren’s story out of my mind, especially after reading about how she and Mason had ... ...Read More
    02/25/2024
    I've been thinking about the role of schools in situations like Lauren and Mason's tragedy. That spe... ...Read More
    06/02/2023
    I've been thinking a lot about the art projects Lauren left behind. It's truly moving how her family... ...Read More
    03/28/2023
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