Margaret Maggie Lerche

Death by Force

In the quiet town of Osceola, Wisconsin, the life of a 34-year-old White/Caucasian woman, Margaret "Maggie" Lerche, was brought to a tragic and violent end on January 22, 2024. What began as a welfare check at a residence in rural Farmington Township late that Monday evening quickly escalated into a homicide investigation. Deputies from the Polk County Sheriff's Office arrived at the home around 9:30 p.m. and discovered Margaret's body, prompting an immediate and intensive inquiry into the suspi ...Read More

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