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Murder in Hallock

By Bill Dubensky Mar 17, 2025 | 7:50 AM

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(KNOX) – The victim has been identified in a murder that took place in Hallock last week. 43-year-old Justin Esparza was allegedly murdered by 23 year-old Jordan Hanson.

Hanson is in the Kittson County Jail.

According to charging documents, Jordan’s mother called the Kittson County Sheriff’s office and informed them that her daughter was with her.

She said Hanson told her that she was just at the victim’s residence in Hallock and shot him in the head.

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