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Western Wisconsin Police Solve 2014 Hit-And-Run Cold Case

After nearly 7 years, two western Wisconsin families finally have answers as to who, police believe, killed their loved ones.

By Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield

October 22, 2020

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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – After nearly 7 years, two western Wisconsin families finally have answers as to who, police believe, killed their loved ones.

January 2014, witnesses say Rick Cobenais took Ben Juarez’s keys, concerned over his ability to drive. Soon, a truck came by, hitting and killing them both. The truck took off, devastating the two families.

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Now, the families know who to forgive. Officers say after an investigator suggested they release a video of the victims’ families earlier this year, they received many tips.

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