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Benedict Gerard Frank

Case from Saint Cloud, MN dated Dec 22, 2017

Victim Details

Benedict Gerard Frank

Male

White / Caucasian

Saint Cloud

MN

2017-12-22

19

Benedict

Gerard Frank

06/22/2026

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On a cold December day in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, the life of 19-year-old Benedict Gerard Frank, a White/Caucasian male, was tragically cut short. On December 22, 2017, he was found deceased in the apartment he shared with his roommate. Those who knew Ben, as he was called, remember a kind and loving young man, always ready with a smile and a joke to brighten someone's day. He was known for his big heart and willingness to help others.

The grim discovery was made in their apartment in the ...
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  • Twin Cities: Murder-suicide suspected in deaths of 2 men in St. Cloud
  • Two men found dead in St. Cloud apartment
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