Dennis Craig Jurgens


Dennis Craig Jurgens
(December 6, 1961 – April 11, 1965) was the most famous and only fatal victim of prolific child abuser Lois Jurgens, who abused a total of six adopted children during a period spanning the 1950s to 1970s. The eventual trial of Lois Jurgens for his murder made national headlines and was the top news story for the state of Minnesota in 1987.

Date: 1965-04-07
Placement type: Adoption
Type of abuse: Lethal physical abuse
Abuser: Adoptive mother
Location: White Bear Lake, MN, US

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