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Natalya Lazukin

Death by Force
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On May 22, 2012, the life of 26-year-old Caucasian female Natalya Lazukin was tragically cut short in a devastating series of events that unfolded in Salem, Oregon. What began as a seemingly ordinary day ended in a horrifying murder-suicide that claimed the lives of Natalya, her three young daughters, and an unrelated young man, all at the hands of her husband, 27-year-old Nikolay Lazukin. Friends and fellow church-goers described the Lazukin family as happy and close-knit, leaving the community ...Read More
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  • Salem police confirm details of Lazukin murder-suicide, but not motive
  • Slain family, murder of Salem man connected | kgw.com
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    Victim Details

    Natalya Lazukin

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Salem

    OR

    2012-05-22

    26

    Natalya

    Lazukin

    11/30/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I've been thinking a lot about the text message Nikolay sent before the tragedy, specifically the on... ...Read More
    12/11/2024
    I've been following the Lazukin case closely, and I can't stop thinking about that chilling text mes... ...Read More
    02/29/2024
    I keep thinking about the importance of mental health support, especially when I hear about cases li... ...Read More
    09/17/2023
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