Jacob Wetterling's abduction and murder changed Minnesota, haunting a generation of parents and children, shaking their sense of security and leaving them cautious, wary and anxious for closure.
We would like to hear how it affected you.
How did living in the shadow of the the Wetterling case change the way you grew up or raised your family? Did this week's revelations about misstepts in the investigation change your perspective?
We might use your responses in stories or online features.
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