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Benjamin Andrew Ben Wheeler

Case from Newtown, CT dated Dec 14, 2012

Victim Details

Benjamin Andrew Ben Wheeler

Male

White / Caucasian

Newtown

CT

2012-12-14

6

Benjamin

Andrew Ben Wheeler

06/22/2026

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On a crisp December morning in 2012, the quiet town of Newtown, Connecticut, was irrevocably shattered. Among the innocent lives lost in the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School was that of Benjamin Andrew Wheeler, a bright and spirited 6-year-old White male. Known for his infectious energy and a love for lighthouses, Ben was a first-grader at the school, full of boundless curiosity and a zest for life that touched everyone who knew him. He was a devoted fan of his older brother, Nate, and th ...
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  • My Sandy Hook Family: Home - My Sandy Hook Family
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