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John Peterson

Case from Red Wing, MN dated Jan 16, 1907

Victim Details

John Peterson

Male

White / Caucasian

Red Wing

MN

1907-01-16

51

John

Peterson

07/08/2026

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In the winter of 1907, a tragedy unfolded in the small city of Red Wing, Minnesota, that would claim the life of a dedicated police officer. John Peterson, a 51-year-old White male, had served on the Red Wing police force for 14 years. Born in Orebro, Sweden, in 1856, he immigrated to the United States in 1881 and established his life in Red Wing. He was a married man with five children and was an active member of his community, belonging to several benevolent societies and the Presbyterian Chur ...
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