8 – The Murder of Ruben Borchardt
Jefferson is one of those sleepy Wisconsin cities. The biggest news of the summer is discussing which band has signed on to play at the Jefferson County Fair. It’s not really a place where you anticipate a murder for hire plot to unfold.
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Difference by Kai Engel
Deserted City by Kai Engel
Twilight Hour by John Holowach
Alia by Meydan
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Show Sources:
Flunking Murder 1 by People 19 Dec 1994
Accused aid not the type by The Journal Times
Witness says teen accused in murder bought gun by The Journal Times
Couple fought before murder by The Journal Times
Victim’s sister says she feared for him by The Journal Times
Woman gets jail for lies in murder case by The Journal Times
Teen gets 18 years for murder conspiracy by The Journal Times
Guardian’s named for Borchardts’ teenage daughter by The Journal Times
Retiring Detective Larry Lee looks back at arresting career by the Daily Jefferson County Union
Fifth person charged for murder plot by The Journal Times
Life in Prison for Borchardt by The Journal Times
Son tells of finding father after shot by The Wisconsin State Journal 23 Feb 1995, Pg. 15
Vest sentenced to life in Borchardt murder by The Wisconsin State Journal 03 May 1995, Pg. 25-26
Borchardt jurors quit for a night by The Wisconsin State Journal 20 May 1995, Pg 1.
Dahmer’s death tops state stories of ‘94 by The Daily Tribune 31 Dec 1994, Pg 1
Jefferson Crime Rates by CityData
Diane Borchardt, The Murder of Ruben Borchardt: Crime Documentary
Snapped Season 18, Episode 3 – Dianne Borchardt by Oxygen
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