: Petry went to Kuhn’s home while the younger boy was alone. When Kuhn refused to pay the debt and threatened to tell his parents about Petry's behavior, Petry began a violent assault.

: Fearing discovery, Petry attempted to hide the body in a crawl space. When the torso proved too heavy, he used a hacksaw and kitchen knife to dismember Kuhn.

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: Forensic analysis later revealed a horrifying detail: Kuhn was still alive when the dismemberment began. The autopsy confirmed he regained consciousness during the process but died shortly after from blood loss and shock.