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Joseph Michael Nelson

Death by Force
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In the late autumn of 2016, the life of Joseph Michael Nelson, a 21-year-old White male from Junction City, Kansas, was tragically cut short. Remembered as "Joey" by those who knew and loved him, he was born on April 1, 1995, in Manhattan, Kansas. His journey through the local school system saw him attend Lincoln Elementary, Junction City Middle School, and Junction City High School, ultimately graduating from the Larry Dixon Center. Friends and family recalled his love for fishing and camping, ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Joseph Michael Nelson

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Junction City

    KS

    2016-11-30

    21

    Joseph

    Michael Nelson

    11/07/2025

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