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Kara Ann Monson

Death by Force
Case Description
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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 ...Read More
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  • https://www.granitefallsnews.com/story/news/crime/2013/09/06/homicide-devastates-community-authorities-still/44292145007/
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    Victim Details

    Kara Ann Monson

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Granite Falls

    MN

    2013-09-02

    26

    Kara

    Ann Monson

    11/08/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Has anyone else been following the news on how the community of Granite Falls has responded since th... ...Read More
    12/15/2024
    I can't stop thinking about how brave Kara must have been in her last moments. She was always descri... ...Read More
    08/06/2023
    I've been following Kara Ann Monson's case, and I can't stop thinking about her little girl. Imagine... ...Read More
    03/17/2023
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