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Daniel Deppner

Case from West Orange , NJ dated Jul 21, 1983

Victim Details

Daniel Deppner

Male

West Orange

NJ

1983

34

Daniel

Deppner

06/25/2026

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In a grim discovery, the body of Daniel Deppner, a male associate of the notorious contract killer Richard Kuklinski, was found. His remains were located in a wooded area, sparking an investigation that would unravel a series of horrific crimes. Deppner's body was found stuffed into a plastic garbage bag, a chilling detail in a case that would grip the nation.

An autopsy revealed the apparent cause of death was ligature strangulation. However, medical examiners also noted a pinkish lividi ...
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  • Richard Kuklinski - Wikipedia
  • From The Archives 12/18 - New Jersey Herald
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