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Garth Velin

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the quiet town of Superior, Wisconsin, the life of 20-year-old Garth Velin, a White male, was tragically cut short on the evening of September 30, 2014. A graduate of Superior High School and a former university student, Velin was known in his community for his involvement in coaching youth sports and his infectious smile. That fateful night, a sequence of events born from a plan to commit a robbery would end in his untimely death on the floor of his own home.

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  • Duluth News Tribune: Authorities say fatal shooting in Superior is result of robbery...
  • Twin Cities: Superior, Wis.: Victim in fatal shooting identified, police investigate
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    Victim Details

    Garth Velin

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Superior

    WI

    2014-09-30

    20

    Garth

    Velin

    11/11/2025

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