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Griffin Kettner

Case from Nelsonville, WI dated Apr 30, 2009

Victim Details

Griffin M. Kettner

Male

White / Caucasian

Nelsonville

WI

2009-04-30

2

Griffin

Kettner

07/03/2026

Case Description

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In the small village of Nelsonville, Wisconsin, a heart-wrenching story unfolded in the spring of 2009. Two-year-old Griffin Kettner, a White male, lost his life on April 30, 2009, in a shocking act of violence that also claimed the lives of his mother and sister. The tragedy came to light after the children's maternal grandmother, concerned for her daughter's welfare, contacted the authorities.

Responding to the call, sheriff's deputies arrived at the family's home but received no answer ...
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  • Fox News: Wisconsin man who admitted killing his 2 children and their mother sentenced to life in prison
  • Gollon & Kettner WI 04-27-2009

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    I can't stop thinking about the brave efforts of Christine’s mom. It must have been such a gut-wre... ...Read More
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