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Erin Potratz

Case from Duluth, MN dated Nov 07, 2024

Victim Details

Erin Potratz

Female

White / Caucasian

Duluth

MN

2024-11-07

47

Erin

Potratz

Primary Suspect Deceased

06/23/2026

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In Duluth, Minnesota, a tragic series of events unfolded on November 7, 2024, culminating in the death of 47-year-old Erin Potratz, a White female. Her life was cut short in a devastating act of violence that also claimed the lives of three others, including her own son. The discovery was made after a concerned coworker requested a welfare check when Erin, a dedicated employee for the city of Superior, Wisconsin's environmental services division, did not show up for work.

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  • KEYE: 5 dead including 2 children in 'tragic' Minnesota murder-suicide case
  • Newsweek: Minnesota man fatally shot two women, two children before killing himself
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    I’ve been thinking a lot about the memorial run being organized for Erin by her running group. It�... ...Read More
    12/20/2024
    Has anyone else read about the relationship dynamics between Erin, Jacob, and Anthony before this ho... ...Read More
    12/18/2024
    I've been following this community's efforts to remember and honor Erin and Jacob, and it's truly to... ...Read More
    12/15/2024
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