Crime Solvers Central
CSC
263 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
John Lutgen-Bernatz death by force case profile photo

John Everette Lutgen-Bernatz

Case from Mankato, MN dated Jul 23, 2024

Victim Details

John Everette Lutgen-Bernatz

Male

White / Caucasian

Mankato

MN

2024-07-23

27

John

Everette Lutgen-Bernatz

Yes

06/24/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
John Everette Lutgen-Bernatz, a 27-year-old Caucasian male, was found deceased on July 23, 2024, in a North Mankato, Minnesota, apartment. His death, later ruled a homicide by the Ramsey County Medical Examiner's Office, was the result of multiple gunshot wounds. The incident marked the first homicide investigation in North Mankato for the year.

Authorities were dispatched to the Village Court Apartments after receiving a call for assistance from a woman. Upon arrival, they discovered Lut ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for John Everette Lutgen-Bernatz, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (5)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Charges: Suspect said North Mankato man was ‘going to have to die’ before shooting him in head
  • UPDATE: Suspect charged in North Mankato murder case
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 3 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (2)

    I can't stop thinking about the role that community support plays during these tough times. Jack see... ...Read More
    08/10/2024
    I've been reading up on the case of John "Jack" Everette Lutgen-Bernatz, and I just can't shake the ... ...Read More
    07/24/2024
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for John Everette Lutgen-Bernatz

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Mankato, Minnesota

    Timothy Lee Anderson death by force case in Mankato, MN

    Timothy Lee Anderson

    Death: Feb 02, 2015
    On a Monday afternoon, the quiet halls of Minnesota State University, Mankato's Memorial Library wer e ...Read More
    Darious Johnson death by force case in Mankato, MN

    Darious Johnson

    Death: Dec 21, 2024
    In the early, dark hours of a Saturday morning in Mankato, Minnesota, the life of Darious Dashon Joh o ...Read More
    Muridi Hassan Hussein death by force case in Mankato, MN

    Muridi Hassan Hussein

    Death: Nov 09, 2025
    Muridi Hassan Hussein, a 27-year-old man from Mankato, Minnesota, set out on what should have been a ...Read More
    Buay Duer Juk death by force case in Mankato, MN

    Buay Duer Juk

    Death: Oct 28, 2023
    On October 28, 2023, in Mankato, Minnesota, 27-year-old Buay Duer Juk was found with multiple gunsho h ...Read More
    Joshua Robert Downey death by force case in Mankato, MN

    Joshua Robert Downey

    Death: Apr 26, 2026
    On a tragic Sunday in Mankato, Minnesota, the life of Joshua Robert Downey was cut short at the age e ...Read More
    Marcus Romaine Cargill Jr death by force case in Mankato, MN

    Marcus Romaine Cargill Jr

    Death: Feb 15, 2024
    On a Thursday afternoon in Mankato, Minnesota, the life of 19-year-old Marcus Romaine Cargill Jr. wa w ...Read More