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Vincent Beaver

Death by Force
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A male Alaska Native, 59-year-old Vincent Beaver, was found slain inside his home in the remote village of Platinum on August 22, 2022. The violent incident also claimed the life of a 93-year-old man, and left a third person wounded. The assailant, identified as 46-year-old John Smith, had entered the residence armed, opened fire, and then attempted to conceal the crime by setting the house ablaze. The small community was left reeling from the sudden and brutal loss that shattered the peace of t ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Vincent Beaver

    Male

    Alaskan Native

    Platinum

    AK

    2022-08-22

    59

    Vincent

    Beaver

    11/06/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I've been following the case of Vincent Beaver and Thomas Johnson with a heavy heart. What strikes m... ...Read More
    05/24/2024
    I’ve been thinking a lot about the aftermath of the Platinum tragedy and how the community is copi... ...Read More
    12/27/2023
    Has anyone followed the aftermath for the community of Platinum after the horrible incident last Aug... ...Read More
    11/04/2023
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