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Jonathan MacLagan

Death by Force
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In the winter of 2006, a house party in a Denver suburb turned into a scene of tragedy, claiming the life of 20-year-old Jonathan Roman MacLagan. A male known for his peacemaking nature, he found himself in the midst of a brewing conflict between two rival tagging crews on December 17th. Friends and family remember him as a champion for the underdog, someone who consistently stood up for what was right and fair. It was this innate sense of justice that led him to intervene in the escalating tens ...Read More
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  • Jonathan MacLagan Obituary - CO - The Denver Post
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    Victim Details

    Jonathan MacLagan

    Male

    Denver

    CO

    2006-12-17

    20

    Jonathan

    MacLagan

    11/14/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I was recently reading about Jonathan "Roman" MacLagan's case and felt compelled to comment on the r... ...Read More
    12/13/2024
    I came across this case recently and was struck by the senselessness of Jonathan "Roman" MacLagan's ... ...Read More
    05/27/2024
    I've been thinking a lot about the bravery it must have taken for Roman to step in as a peacemaker t... ...Read More
    02/18/2023
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