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Man found guilty of fatally stabbing stepfather at Lincoln home

A man was convicted Tuesday of killing his stepfather during a gathering at a Lincoln home in 2023. Joseph Kruger, 41, has been convicted of murdering his stepfather, 59-year-old Mark Kruger at a Lincoln home in 2023. The jury found him guilty of first-degree murder and use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony. The stabbing occurred during a family gathering at the home in May 2023 after a fight broke out between Joseph and Mark. Joseph's sentencing is scheduled for July 16 and he could face up to life imprisonment.

Man found guilty of fatally stabbing stepfather at Lincoln home

公開済み : 11ヶ月前 沿って Nolan DornGeneral

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A man was convicted Tuesday of killing his stepfather during a gathering at a Lincoln home in 2023.

A jury found Joseph Kruger, 41, guilty of first-degree murder and use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony, according to court documents.

On May 7, 2023, Joseph stabbed his stepfather — 59-year-old Mark Kruger — at a home near 60th Street and Baldwin Avenue, the Lincoln Police Department said.

The stabbing happened after a fight broke out between Joseph and Mark at a family gathering at the home, according to an arrest affidavit.

Joseph was initially arrested on suspicion of second-degree murder, but the charge was later upgraded to first-degree murder.

Joseph’s sentencing is scheduled for July 16. He could face up to life in prison.


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