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Paul William Krekeler

Case from Portland, OR dated Jul 22, 2014

Victim Details

Paul William Krekeler

Male

White / Caucasian

Portland

OR

2014-07-22

19

Paul

William Krekeler

07/19/2026

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In the summer of 2014, a promising young life was abruptly cut short on the streets of Southeast Portland. Paul William Krekeler, a 19-year-old Caucasian male, was a beloved friend and a star player on a local semi-pro football team, known for his leadership and encouraging spirit. His friends remember him as someone with an incredibly loving heart and a strong will, a person who would take friends under his wing and protect them.

On the night of July 22, 2014, just before 11 p.m., the so ...
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    It's chilling to think about how quickly life can change. I was reading about Paul's case, and one d... ...Read More
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