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St. John man sentenced to 26 years in ex-Merrillville quarterback's killing

The Munster Times

Jul 10, 2026

St. John man sentenced to 26 years in ex-Merrillville quarterback's killing

"Why are kids shooting each other at the drop of the hat?" a Lake County judge asked before sentencing Thurman Atkinson to 26 years. |!| Lake County Munster Merrillville

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St. John man sentenced to 26 years in ex-Merrillville quarterback's killing

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