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James Peterson

Death by Force
Case Description
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On the evening of Wednesday, November 2, 2016, a tragic event unfolded in a field near the remote former mining town of Hiawatha, Utah, leading to the death of 23-year-old James Peterson, a White male. James, a resident of Ferron, was shot and killed alongside his 45-year-old mother, Susan Peterson. The incident occurred approximately eight miles east of Hiawatha, a quiet area at the base of Gentry Mountain. James was a kind-hearted and charitable young man, known for his willingness to help oth ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    James Peterson

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Hiawatha

    UT

    2016-11-02

    23

    James

    Peterson

    11/05/2025

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