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Richard Anthony Balsimo

Case from Saint Paul, MN dated Jun 20, 2021

Victim Details

Richard Anthony Balsimo

Male

Black / African American

Saint Paul

MN

2021-06-20

34

Richard

Anthony Balsimo

07/03/2026

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Richard Anthony Balsimo, a 34-year-old father of three from Saint Paul, MN, was tragically killed on June 20, 2021. His remains were discovered dismembered in gallon totes at the bottom of Lake Superior on July 15, 2021, nearly a month after he was reported missing. Balsimo's death was ruled as 'homicidal violence' by the medical examiner, with a gunshot wound to the torso being the cause of death.

Jacob Johnson, the primary suspect, was convicted of two counts of second-degree murder for ...
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