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Nicholas James Elsner

Case from Bluffton, IN dated May 06, 2020

Victim Details

Name

Nicholas James Elsner

Gender

Male

Race

White / Caucasian

City

Bluffton

State

IN

Date Of Death

2020-05-06

Age At Death

26

First Name

Nicholas

Last Name

James Elsner

Last Updated

07/21/2026

Case Description

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In the spring of 2020, the life of Nicholas James Elsner, a 26-year-old male, was tragically cut short. On the evening of May 6th, a tow truck driver in Fort Wayne, Indiana, made a grim discovery behind Davis Auto and Truck Repair on Wayne Trace. A car sat with its door ajar, and inside was the body of a man later identified as Nicholas. The owners of the repair shop confirmed the vehicle had not been there when they closed for the day.

The Allen County Coroner's Office determined that Ni ...

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Nicholas James Elsner's Obituary - Bluffton, IN, USA | Ever Loved

Nicholas James Elsner's Memorial Website | Ever Loved

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Has anyone else been keeping an eye on the location where Nicholas was found? The area behind Davis ... ...Read More
08/30/2024

I've been following Nicholas Elsner's case closely, and I can't stop thinking about how pivotal the ... ...Read More
01/03/2024

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