Kari Hoberg

Kari Hoberg

Status: HOMICIDE

City: Renton

State: Washington

County: King County

Date of birth: December 29, 1967

Date of death: June 28, 1984

Age: 16

Gender: Male

Race: Caucasian/White

Cause of death: Ligature Strangulation

Anniversary month: June

LEA: Renton Police Department, Renton, Washington

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Case Description

On June 28, 1984, Kari Hoberg, 16, was found by youths on a property near Northeast 27th Street in Renton, Washington. He had been strangled. Law enforcement believe Kari's body was dumped from a car. Kari's family continues to advocate for their loved one and seek answers in his case.

If you have any information on the unsolved homicide of Kari Hoberg, please contact Renton Police Department at (425) 430-7500. To remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward, you can call Crime Stoppers of Puget Sound (800) 222-TIPS (8477).

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