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Letha G Kraus

Death by Force
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Letha G. Kraus, a 73-year-old White female, and her husband, Dennis, lived a life that appeared quiet and rooted in their Wisconsin community. Letha, born in Kansas, had met Dennis while he was in the Air Force, and they had been married for 54 years. She had built a career as a nurse, retiring in 2010, and enjoyed pastimes like gardening and quilting. Together, they raised two sons and enjoyed traveling, camping, and spending time with their six grandchildren. Their life, however, came to a sud ...Read More
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    • Victim Details

    Letha G Kraus

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Appleton

    WI

    2019-04-14

    73

    Letha

    G Kraus

    11/30/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I can't stop thinking about the quilt Letha Kraus had begun before this tragic event unfolded. It’... ...Read More
    11/18/2023
    I recently came across the tragic story of Letha and Dennis Kraus, and it left me reflecting on how ... ...Read More
    09/05/2023
    I've been thinking a lot about the Kraus case, and something that stands out to me is the unimaginab... ...Read More
    02/06/2023
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