Logan Kruckenberg Anderson, now 21, was sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of two felony charges in connection with the 2019 death of his newborn daughter, Harper. On March 16, 2026, Kruckenberg Anderson was sentenced for the tragic killing of Harper, who was born on January 5, 2021, when Kruckenberg Anderson was just 16 years old.
Details of the Crime
In November 2025, Kruckenberg Anderson was convicted of:
- First-degree intentional homicide
- Hiding the corpse of a child
The horrific incident began when Harper’s 14-year-old mother, whose identity has not been publicly released, gave birth to Harper in a bathtub at home. After the birth, Kruckenberg Anderson and the mother reportedly decided they were unable to care for the baby. Kruckenberg Anderson told his girlfriend that he was taking the baby to a “better home.”
However, instead of taking Harper to an adoption agency, Kruckenberg Anderson took her into the woods.
- Four days later, Harper’s maternal grandfather reported to the police that Kruckenberg Anderson had taken the baby.
The Tragic Outcome
- Authorities later found Harper’s body in the snow, tucked inside a fallen tree in the woods near the home.
- Kruckenberg Anderson then shot Harper twice in the head, ending her life.
- Initially, Kruckenberg Anderson and the mother lied to police, claiming Harper was taken to an adoption agency by someone they met on Snapchat.
- However, after further questioning, Kruckenberg Anderson led police to the location of Harper’s body. He admitted that he had brought the baby to the woods intending to let her die from exposure, but when he heard Harper cry, he shot her.
Legal Outcome
- Kruckenberg Anderson was sentenced to life in prison for first-degree intentional homicide, with the possibility of extended supervision after 45 years.
- For hiding the corpse of a child, he received four years of initial confinement followed by three years of extended supervision, both sentences running concurrently.
- Kruckenberg Anderson was also credited with 1,891 days for time already served.
Statements from Prosecutors
Prosecutor Adrienne Blais described the situation as one where “one person fantasized playing house” and ultimately saw Harper as a problem to eliminate. Blais emphasized the callousness of the crime, where Kruckenberg Anderson decided to “erase a problem” in his life instead of facing the responsibility of being a father.
No Charges for Harper’s Mother
No charges have been filed against Harper’s mother, who was also a teenager at the time of the incident. The case has raised difficult questions about the responsibilities and the consequences of such a tragic situation involving two young, overwhelmed individuals.
