Murder of Dennis Jurgens

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. The trial of Lois Jurgens for the murder of 3-year-old Dennis made national headlines and was the top news story of the state of Minnesota in 1987. It is one of a few crimes that FBI agent Kenneth Lanning argues can legitimately be described as "ritual abuse."

Murder of Dennis Jurgens

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. The trial of Lois Jurgens for the murder of 3-year-old Dennis made national headlines and was the top news story of the state of Minnesota in 1987. It is one of a few crimes that FBI agent Kenneth Lanning argues can legitimately be described as "ritual abuse."