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John Thomas Larimer

Case from Aurora, CO dated Jul 20, 2012

Victim Details

John Thomas Larimer

Male

White / Caucasian

Aurora

CO

2012-07-20

27

John

Thomas Larimer

06/29/2026

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John Thomas Larimer, a 27-year-old male, was a U.S. Navy cryptologic technician stationed at Buckley Air Force Base in Aurora, Colorado. Originally from Crystal Lake, Illinois, he was the youngest of five siblings and was known for his sense of humor and intelligence. A fourth-generation sailor, he had enlisted in the Navy in 2011, following a family tradition of military service. He held a dual degree in political science and history from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

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