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Dennis Kraus

Case from Appleton, WI dated Apr 14, 2019

Victim Details

Dennis Kraus

Male

White / Caucasian

Appleton

WI

2019-04-14

74

Dennis

Kraus

07/12/2026

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On April 14, 2019, Dennis Kraus, a 74-year-old Caucasian male, and his wife Letha, 73, were found deceased in their Grand Chute, Wisconsin, home. The tragic discovery was made after their 17-year-old grandson, Alexander Kraus, called 911 to report that he had just killed his grandparents. When officers arrived at the residence on West Edgewood Drive, they found Dennis and Letha in the kitchen, both having been fatally shot. Alexander was taken into custody at the scene without incident.

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