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Richard Larson

Case from Des Moines, IA dated Mar 08, 2001

Victim Details

Richard Larson

Male

White / Caucasian

Des Moines

IA

2001-03-08

64

Richard

Larson

06/21/2026

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In the quiet community of Des Moines, Washington, a horrific scene unfolded on March 8, 2001, forever altering the lives of a close-knit family. Richard Larson, a 64-year-old White/Caucasian male, was discovered slain in his home alongside his wife, Jane Larson, 63. The tragedy did not end there; the bodies of their 17-year-old grandson, Taelor Marks, and his girlfriend, Josie Peterson, also 17, were found at the residence, revealing the devastating scope of the quadruple homicide.

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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 recently stumbled upon the tragic case of the Larson family murders in King County, WA, and it's l... ...Read More
    11/28/2024
    I’ve been following the King County case from 2001 and have been thinking a lot about Josie. It's ... ...Read More
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    Does anyone else feel a deep sense of injustice when cases like the Larson family murders remain unr... ...Read More
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