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Jack Roerink

Case from Eubank, KY dated Jan 11, 2010

Victim Details

Name

Jack Roerink

Gender

Male

Race

White / Caucasian

City

Eubank

State

KY

Date Of Death

2010-01-11

Age At Death

79

First Name

Jack

Last Name

Roerink

Last Updated

06/23/2026

Case Description

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In the quiet community of Eubank, Kentucky, the life of 79-year-old Jack E. Roerink, Sr. came to a violent and tragic end in January 2010. A retired General Motors welder, Roerink was found deceased in his home, the victim of a brutal stabbing. The initial discovery of his body pointed to a violent crime, launching an investigation that would unravel a series of cold case murders.

The investigation into Roerink's death quickly led authorities to Michael Andrew Abner, a man who lived less ...

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Jack Roerink | Obituary | Commonwealth Journal

Eubank man charged with murder | News | somerset-kentucky.com

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Forum Posts (4)

I've been looking into the tragic case of Jack Roerink, and one aspect that really strikes me is how... ...Read More
08/31/2024

It’s so tragic to think about how Jack Roerink's life ended and how long it took for justice to ca... ...Read More
08/17/2024

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05/31/2024

I've been thinking a lot about the stolen truck found at Abner's ex-wife's place. It's chilling to c... ...Read More
07/20/2023

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