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John Patrick Watson

Case from Kenai, AK dated Dec 25, 2003

Victim Details

John Patrick Watson

Male

White / Caucasian

Kenai

AK

2003-12-25

43

John

Patrick Watson

Yes

07/20/2026

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On the night of December 25, 2003, in Kenai, Alaska, police officer John Patrick Watson, a white male aged 43, responded to a call that began as a welfare check stemming from reports of erratic behavior and possible intoxication by a man driving a silver Ford Excursion with a young woman passenger. After first going to the suspect's home and not finding the vehicle, the male, 43, located a matching Excursion around 8:16 p.m. and conducted a stop in the driveway of the residence on Watergate Way. ...
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    I’ve been reflecting a lot on the impact Officer Watson's death had on his family and community. I... ...Read More
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