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Linda Ciastko

Death by Force
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Linda Ciastko, 73, a female of White/Caucasian ethnicity, was found dead on May 25, 2025, inside a La Porte County home after deputies conducted a welfare check at a residence in the 5600 block of West County Road 250 North. Inside, officers discovered three victims: Linda; her husband, Leonard Ciastko, 75; and Linda’s 102-year-old mother, Harriet Kowalski. The coroner publicly identified all three and confirmed they had sustained gunshot wounds to the head. Authorities emphasized there was no ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Linda Ciastko

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    La Porte

    IN

    2025-05-25

    73

    Linda

    Ciastko

    11/22/2025

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    I've been following the discussion on Linda Ciastko's tragic case, and one thing that strikes me is ... ...Read More
    10/14/2025
    It’s just so tragic to hear about the Ciastko family's situation. I can't imagine the weight of re... ...Read More
    08/05/2025
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