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August Dehler

Death by Force
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On December 19, 1941, a tragic event unfolded in Buckman, Minnesota, when 55-year-old August Benedict Dehler was fatally shot, along with his wife, Regina, and their two youngest children, Anna Mae and Kenneth. The perpetrator was their 16-year-old son, Richard Edward Dehler. At the time of the murders, the family's other children were not present in the home.

Following his arrest, Richard's defense attorney argued that he felt trapped by the farm's burdens and his father's illness, belie ...Read More
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  • August Benedict Dehler (1886-1941) - Find a Grave Memorial
  • August Benedict Dehler, age 55 - National Gun Violence Memorial
    • Victim Details

    August Dehler

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Buckman

    MN

    1941-12-19

    55

    August

    Dehler

    11/08/2025

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    The role of mental health in this tragedy can't be overlooked. I was struck by a statement from Rich... ...Read More
    03/22/2023
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