The infamous, or perhaps famous, “Six Pack” came into existence in the early 1990s. Six women of the Minneapolis Police Department gathered over drinks, and a lifetime friendship was born.
Karen Runyon was part of the group. She was the forensic document examiner for the department, and she also ran her own consulting firm.
Karen was known across the nation for her knowledge, skill and expert testimony in hundreds of cases. She won many national awards for her work as well.
But to “Six Pack”, she was simply a friend, part of a special gathering of women.
When she developed breast cancer, she fought against it like she fought against injustice and unfairness everywhere. In late March of 2012, she lost that battle.
But she is, and will always be, a part of “Six Pack.”
Pictured from L to R: Cari Gerlicher; Michele Smolley; Penny Parrish; “Pepper the Dog”; Karen Runyon; Shirleen Hoffman; and Connie Leaf. Photograph courtesy of “Six Pack”.