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Father says Odgren long spoke of suicide

Paul Odgren testified during his son’s murder trial yesterday. Paul Odgren testified during his son’s murder trial yesterday.
By Milton J. Valencia
Globe Staff / April 21, 2010

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John Odgren was anxious, frustrated with the teasing and the harassment. He had thoughts of getting a “golden gun’’ and shooting one of his bullies, and he told his parents that he wanted to kill himself. He was just 9 years old. (Full article: 1132 words)

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