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Michael Meagher

Case from Geneva, WI dated Jan 20, 2025

Victim Details

Michael Meagher

Male

Black / African American

Geneva

WI

2025-01-20

9

Michael

Meagher

06/27/2026

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In the early morning hours of January 20, 2025, the life of 8-year-old Michael Meagher, a male, was tragically cut short in what was described as a horrific accident in the Town of Geneva, Wisconsin. The young boy, a second-grade student at Brook Park Elementary School in La Grange Park, Illinois, was known for his vibrant energy and immense kindness, and was beloved by his school community. He was visiting his stepfather, 52-year-old Steven D. Merkel Jr., at his home on Lincoln Drive.

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  • WISN: Man ordered to stand trial in shooting death of stepson, 8
  • CBS58: Man accused of killing 8-year-old in Town of Geneva
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