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Francis Petska

Case from Milford, IA dated Nov 07, 2017

Victim Details

Francis Petska

Male

Milford

IA

2017-11-07

53

Francis

Petska

07/05/2026

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In the quiet town of Milford, Iowa, a distressing event unfolded on November 7, 2017, culminating in the death of 53-year-old Francis Petska. The male resident was discovered inside a storage unit that had caught fire. Following an investigation into the incident, the Iowa State Medical Examiner determined that Petska's death was the result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Francis Koenig Petska was born on December 1, 1963, in Omaha, Nebraska. He graduated from Spencer High School in 19 ...
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  • Sioux City Journal: State Medical Examiner: Man found dead in Milford fire shot himself
  • Francis Koenig Petska Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information
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