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On March 16, 1968, Ironwood, Michigan, was the scene of a tragic mass shooting that claimed the lives of seven individuals, including 47-year-old Helvi Puisto. The assailant, identified as 56-year-old Eric E. "Ike" Pearson, embarked on a violent rampage that evening, targeting multiple locations and leaving the community in shock.
The sequence of events began at the home of Mrs. Vienna Gustafson, where Pearson fatally shot four individuals and wounded a 12-year-old girl. He then proceed ...Read More
The sequence of events began at the home of Mrs. Vienna Gustafson, where Pearson fatally shot four individuals and wounded a 12-year-old girl. He then proceed ...Read More
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Helvi Puisto
Male
Ironwood
MI
1968-03-16
47
Helvi
Puisto
11/05/2025
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I recently came across a piece of this case that really got to me when thinking abo... ...Read More
12/22/2024
I recently came across a piece of this case that really got to me when thinking abo... ...Read More
12/22/2024
I've been thinking about the incredible bravery it must have taken for Axel Puisto and John Niemi to... ...Read More
10/13/2023
10/13/2023
I recently came across a detail about Helvi Puisto that I found deeply moving. Helvi was known for h... ...Read More
02/01/2023
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