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Eljahn Balon

Case from Lakewood, WA dated Jun 09, 2020

Victim Details

Eljahn Balon

Male

Lakewood

WA

2020-06-09

27

Eljahn

Balon

07/13/2026

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Eljahn Balon, a 27-year-old male registered nurse, was killed on the morning of June 9, 2020, in a workplace parking lot in Lakewood, Washington. A compassionate and dedicated caregiver known for his ever-present smile, Eljahn worked at St. Clare Hospital, where the tragic events unfolded. He was well-regarded by his colleagues for his reliability and had a reputation for having saved many lives throughout his career.

The incident occurred when Daniel Sawyers, the 32-year-old estranged hu ...
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  • https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/crime/article243427686.html
  • Q13 FOX News: Police: Estranged husband shows up at Lakewood hospital and kills wife’s new boyfriend, then himself
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