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Kara Ann Monson

Case from Granite Falls, MN dated Sep 02, 2013

Victim Details

Kara Ann Monson

Female

White / Caucasian

Granite Falls

MN

2013-09-02

26

Kara

Ann Monson

06/24/2026

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Kara Ann Monson, aged 26, tragically lost her life on September 2, 2013, in Granite Falls, Minnesota. Kara was born on September 3, 1986, in Granite Falls, and was the daughter of Tom and Patrice Monson. She was a beloved member of her community, having graduated from Yellow Medicine East High School and later attending the Aveda Institute in Minneapolis, where she earned a degree in cosmetology. Kara worked as a stylist at Susie's Hair Company in Montevideo and was known for her free spirit and ...
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    Has anyone else been following the news on how the community of Granite Falls has responded since th... ...Read More
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    I can't stop thinking about how brave Kara must have been in her last moments. She was always descri... ...Read More
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    I've been following Kara Ann Monson's case, and I can't stop thinking about her little girl. Imagine... ...Read More
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