Emergency Phone . Witnesses testified that Jurgens told them she put a clothespin on Dennis' penis to stop bedwetting. On the evidence available, the jury was left largely to speculate on the nature of the human act which caused the injury. person will not be tolerated. Post Office. The evidence was sufficient to support the conviction. So was a gaping tear in the skin at the base of the penis. When he inspected the gastrointestinal tract, McKee found a small, oval hole in the bowel. 117 W Robert St, Crookston, MN 56716. See State v. Loss, 295 Minn. 271, 280, 204 N.W.2d 404, 410 (1973) (reasonable inference of battering parent, based on battered child syndrome, enough with circumstantial evidence to prove first degree manslaughter); State v. Goblirsch, 309 Minn. 401, 405-07, 246 N.W.2d 12, 14-15 (1976) (nonaccidental injuries, defendant's exclusive control over child, other circumstantial evidence support inference of first degree manslaughter); Schleret v. State, 311 N.W.2d 843, 848 (Minn. 1981) (in view of majority of court, nonaccidental injuries, defendant's exclusive control over child, and battered child syndrome sufficient to prove first degree manslaughter); cf. He was the Jurgens' second adopted child, and was first placed in the Jurgens home for adoption in December 1962, when he was 14 months old. I didnt realize we were at the 50th anniversary, said Siegel, who spent the summer of 88 in a rented White Bear Lake apartment researching the case. The voluminous records available did not support that conclusion. Thats the bottom line., The murder conviction received local and national attention. Robert attended school in McIntire, Iowa, and at the age of 17 . WHITE BEAR LAKE, Minn. . No. Ironically, there is another 50th anniversary this month the death of an abused 3-year-old boy named Dennis Jurgens. 1 Bed $475. The death certificate, and the coroner's file *548 generally, were reviewed following inquiries by Dennis Jurgens' biological mother, Jerry Sherwood. Assault, in turn, was defined as an act done "with intent to cause fear in another of immediate bodily harm," or "intentional infliction of bodily harm." I liked the people a lot., Gardenette Drive families mentioned in the book included Donna and Jim Neely, Cam and Bob Brass, who owned the Ben Franklin store, and Alice and Tom Axelrod. Culpable negligence may include an element of intentional conduct. There was also talk years earlier of Lois starting the fire that killed her mother-in-law. *551 Jurgens has not shown the prosecution intentionally delayed seeking an indictment in order to obtain a tactical advantage. The trial court did not err in refusing to dismiss the indictment. 620 Summit Ave. N, PO Box 610 Crookston, MN 56716 | ph 218.281.4533 fax 218.281.5991 . See Northern Petrochemical Co. v. U.S. Fire Insurance Co., 277 N.W.2d 408, 410 (Minn.1979). Given the history of senseless injuries to the child, the conviction of his mother has the ring of truth. View 223 Gorgas Ave, Crookston, MN 56716 property records for FREE including property ownership, deeds, mortgages, titles & sales history, current & historic. In August 1963, Dennis was hospitalized with severe burns on his lower abdomen, genitals and buttocks. Two of her brothers still live in her parents Gardenette house. No ACT/SAT Needed for Admission. That is what killed Dennis: infectious fecal material had flowed into his abdomen. Golden Eagle Insider Podcast. 6 Photos. Saint Paul, MN. 121 W Robert St Crookston, MN, 56716. The statement, purportedly made around eight years after Dennis' death and fourteen years before trial, did not have such "circumstantial guarantees of trustworthiness" that it should have been admitted. Give to Golden Eagle Athletics. Robert Proulx in Minnesota. 1 Unit Available. A pewter angel ornament hangs over the grave of Dennis Jurgens, inset photo. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. Dennis Craig Jurgens (December 6, 1961 April 11, 1965) was the only fatal victim of prolific child abuser Lois Jurgens, who abused a total of six adopted children during the time from 1950 to 1970. Jurgens was charged with two counts of third degree felony murder, one requiring intentional infliction of great bodily harm, the other assault with a dangerous weapon. Another neighbor, Kathy (Bucholz) Rodvald, remembers seeing the hearse parked in the Jurgens driveway that Palm Sunday. 609.205(1) & 609.20(2) (1965). Evidence great bodily harm was suffered is not evidence of intent to cause the same. See State v. Warren, 419 N.W.2d 795 (Minn.1988). White Bear Lake was recognized as an All-America City in April 1965. Sister Rose Mary entered the novitiate in Crookston in 1955, professed First Vows in 1958 and Final Vows in 1963. I was writing the book with my little baby next to me. Dr. Perkins, a clinical psychologist who administered and interpreted various psychological tests, had also tested Jurgens in 1967. The adults were all friends. The jury found Jurgens was not mentally ill at the time of the offense. He testified his mother ran down the stairs after him and started to hit and . . The bruises were still visible on the now leathery brown skin. Because there was room at the time for reasonable differences on the waiver issue, the prosecution could understandably fear obtaining a manslaughter verdict which would be found barred by the statute of limitations. Lawrence Robert Jurgens; Patricia Lynn Jurgens; Robert Andrew Jurgens; Theresa M Jurgens; CTA TEXT. Known Residents. Critically, as the majority observes, there is no other evidence here as to the nature of the act that fatally harmed the child. Robert Jurgens Co-Founder, COO, CFO and Marketing Director at Keselowski Motorsports Mooresville, NC. 609.22 (1965). Witnesses testified Dennis was frequently bruised, often had black eyes and wore sunglasses apparently to conceal them, and became progressively thinner and more withdrawn. Jim was relieved someone was eventually charged, Honsa said. This was defined as the defendant's causing the death of another: Minn.Stat. We hope that you continue to enjoy our free content. Our mission is to aid in the reunification and rehoming of cats and dogs, to support . The Crookston Police Department provides 24-hour law enforcement services and other community resources to the City of Crookston. Dr. Sturner testified the bowel injury occurred 12 to 36 hours before death, was caused by external blunt trauma (most likely to the mid-abdomen), and that, while some of Dennis' bruises could have resulted from the falls described by the parents, the bowel injury could not have occurred in such a manner. He received his medical degree from McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern . The autopsy showed an injury to the tip of the penis. Nationwide Inmate Records Online Check . I remember going over there and trying to get them to play with us but they couldnt. We affirm. We had children the same age so it hit him hard., White Bear Historical Society Executive Director Sara Markoe Hanson remembers watching the body being exhumed on the television news. The states historic flood in March of 1965 was mentioned, as was LBJs arrival on Air Force One to view the natural disaster. He happened to be in the hospital for pneumonia when their house burned down in November of 65. Feb. 29, 1988 12 AM PT. Threats of harming another Virgil Robert Love Jr, 68, of Crookston, MN, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes Monday morning, March 7, 2022, at RiverView Health in Crookston. This omission, however, does not alter our analysis. Appellant Lois Jurgens was indicted on January 30, 1987 for one count of second degree murder and two counts of third degree murder. STATE of Minnesota, Respondent, v. Lois Germaine JURGENS, Appellant. Included among the books pages is a photo copy of the congratulatory letter announcing the All-America City Award. The *550 jury returned a verdict finding Jurgens not guilty of second degree murder and guilty of third degree murder (count not specified). STATE of Minnesota, Respondent, v. John Robert CHAMBERS, Petitioner, Appellant. Joel Jurgens with Forest Pathology at the University of Minnesota : B. Arenz : R. Blanchette : T. Burnes : B. See Stoner v. Graddick, 751 F.2d 1535, 1544 (11th Cir. info@scruffytails.org (218) 281-7225. view our pets. We assume that Sam Arnold and Yong Ban were among 27 dwellers or residents at this place. He . Did appellant cause the fall by striking, throwing, tripping or pushing the child? The doctor was called and pronounced him dead around 10:00 a.m. Jurgens told both police and the physician that Dennis had fallen the day before and had a cold, running a fever. Harold Jurgens, who visited his wife regularly at the prison, died in 2000. The murder conviction here cannot stand. The download speed is limited at 1,000 mbit/s, while the . It was error to submit the case to the jury without a manslaughter instruction. High 32F. Dr. Jurgens is on Doximity. Sign up for our free summaries and get the latest delivered directly to you. October 29, 1993. . denied (Minn. March 18, 1987), the statements were made to a social worker who took notes and had no reason to fabricate. Siegel talks about twists of fate on his website and how often critical events arise out of random chance. He testified he believed Jurgens had experienced delusions or hallucinations; however, the only references to such disturbed thinking in the extensive medical records were from the early 1950's. The verdict form does not indicate on which count Jurgens was convicted. No. He was 41 when it published. Dennis and Robert Jurgens, 1965. If it has done so at all, the state has barely met its burden in a murder prosecution to show an underlying felonious assault. The majority likewise cites the absence of evidence proving other than felonious assault of the child. He was born to Avery and Josephine (Johnson) Stuckey on September 14,1938 in Mitchell County, Iowa, the oldest of 9 children. Hestad v. Pennsylvania Life Insurance Co., 295 Minn. 306, 310, 204 N.W.2d 433, 436 (1973). Dennis Craig Jurgens (December 6, 1961 - April 11, 1965) was an American 3-year-old boy who was murdered in White Bear Lake, Minnesota in April 1965. Turkey sandwiches sold for 15 cents and cartons of milk for a nickel, Siegel wrote. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. University of Minnesota Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship. So its hard to forget.. In State v. Soukup, 376 N.W.2d 498, 501 (Minn.Ct.App.1985), pet. Robert is related to Melissa Ann Quick and Sydney Lowe Richards as well as 3 additional people. 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