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Colten J. Jensen

Death by Force
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In the spring of 2018, the life of 18-year-old Colten J. Jensen, a White male from rural Hoskins, Nebraska, was tragically cut short. On May 23, 2018, Jensen passed away at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney from a gunshot wound sustained in an incident near Burwell. The young man, who had recently graduated from Winside High School as a member of the National Honor Society, was working as a ranch hand in the Burwell area at the time of his death.

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    • Victim Details

    Colten J. Jensen

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Burwell

    NE

    2018-05-23

    18

    Colten

    J. Jensen

    Accidental

    11/04/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I keep coming back to the ways Colton's family has chosen to keep his memory alive. It’s truly mov... ...Read More
    12/19/2023
    I’ve been thinking a lot about Colton Jensen's role as an organ donor. It truly speaks volumes abo... ...Read More
    09/25/2023
    I've been following Colton Jensen's case and what stands out to me is the incredible strength his fa... ...Read More
    05/03/2023
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