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Maxwell Kroll

Death by Force
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Maxwell Kroll, a 17-year-old from Griffith, Indiana, tragically lost his life on October 16, 2020. He was found dead alongside his friend, Elijah Robinson, 18, in a home located in the 5900 block of West 51st Street. The Lake County Coroner’s Office confirmed that both young men were victims of a fatal shooting. The discovery was made around noon when the girlfriend of one of the victims found them unresponsive and immediately alerted the authorities.

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    Victim Details

    Maxwell Kroll

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Griffith

    IN

    2020-10-16

    17

    Maxwell

    Kroll

    11/14/2025

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    I've been following the case of Maxwell Kroll and Elijah Robinson, and my heart goes out to their fa... ...Read More
    08/10/2024
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