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Jane Larson

Case from Des Moines, IA dated Mar 08, 2001

Victim Details

Jane Larson

Female

White / Caucasian

Des Moines

IA

2001-03-08

63

Jane

Larson

07/14/2026

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On a tragic day in March of 2001, the lives of a family were forever altered in what would be described as one of the most severe crime scenes in the history of King County, Washington. Jane Larson, a 63-year-old White/Caucasian female, was found murdered in her Des Moines home on March 8, 2001. She was not the only victim of this horrific act of violence. Alongside her were her husband, Richard Larson, 64, their 17-year-old grandson, Taelor Marks, and his 17-year-old girlfriend, Josie Peterson. ...
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  • The Seattle Times: Man gets life in Des Moines murder of 4 in 2001
  • Man gets life in Des Moines murder of 4 in 2001 | The Seattle Times
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    I've been following the tragic case involving the Larson family from King County, WA. It's shocking ... ...Read More
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