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Kim Petersen

Death by Force
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On a crisp autumn day in Salt Lake City, 11-year-old Kim Petersen, a White male, was looking forward to selling his roller skates to buy a new pair. On Saturday, November 8, 1980, he was at a local roller-skating rink where he encountered a man who expressed interest in buying them for $35. Believing he had found a buyer, Kim made arrangements to meet the man the following day. On Sunday, November 9, he left his home with his skates, telling his parents he was going to complete the sale and woul ...Read More
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  • Kim Petersen Family History & Historical Records - MyHeritage
  • Claude Kimley “Kim” Petersen Jr. (1969-1980) - Find a Grave
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    Victim Details

    Kim Petersen

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Salt Lake City

    UT

    1980-11-08

    11

    Kim

    Petersen

    11/05/2025

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    03/26/2024
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