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John Malmstrom

Case from Bangor, ME dated Jan 24, 1997

Victim Details

John Malmstrom

Male

White / Caucasian

Bangor

ME

1997-01-24

45

John

Malmstrom

07/18/2026

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John Malmstrom, a 45-year-old White male, was a pediatric neurologist in Bangor, Maine, where his life came to a violent end on January 24, 1997. He was discovered inside his home, having been shot to death. The prominent doctor's murder quickly became a significant case in the community, leading to a lengthy and complex investigation.

Two years after the shooting, in 1999, a primary suspect emerged when John's wife, Geraldine Malmstrom, was indicted for his murder. The prosecution's case ...
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  • Portsmouth Herald: Wife to face murder charges in husband's death
  • 1997 Annual Homicides | Maine State Police
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