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Larry Petersen

Death by Force
Case Description
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Larry Petersen, a 59-year-old Caucasian male from Audubon, Iowa, was killed on June 12, 2025, following a dispute at a rental cabin near Deadwood, South Dakota. The incident occurred in the evening at a cabin on Highway 385, about 6.5 miles southeast of Lead, where Petersen and a group of friends, all UTV riders from Iowa and Nebraska, were staying. An altercation broke out among four men in the group, which escalated into a physical fight.

During the confrontation, a single shot was fire ...Read More
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  • Black Hills Pioneer: Man killed in Hwy. 385 shooting named
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    Victim Details

    Larry Petersen

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Deadwood

    SD

    2025-06-12

    59

    Larry

    Petersen

    11/05/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    Hey everyone,
    Just wanted to extend my thoughts to all those affected by the tragic loss of Larry... ...Read More
    09/26/2025
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    08/25/2025
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