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In the quiet town of Ironwood, Michigan, a shocking act of violence shattered the community on March 16, 1968, claiming the life of 59-year-old Katherine Rigoni. A night that began like any other descended into terror as a local man, 56-year-old Eric E. Pearson, embarked on a deadly rampage armed with a high-power bolt-action rifle. The horrific events unfolded at two locations: a residence in Ironwood Township and the nearby Lake Road Tavern, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake.

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Victim Details

Katherine Rigoni

Female

Ironwood

MI

1968-03-16

59

Katherine

Rigoni

12/23/2025