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Published - Thursday, May 08, 2008
Hate crimes nearly double from 1996-2006
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — FBI statistics show the number of hate crimes nearly doubled in Wisconsin from 1996 to 2006.
In 1996, there were 43 hate crime cases. In 2006, the most recent figures available, there were 84.
Madison Detective Alix Olson says hate crimes have become more of an issue in recent years.
Olson is investigating the discovery of two swastikas that marred the outside of the Beth Israel Center. The most recent markings were discovered Saturday morning by a woman on her way to services.
Olson says hate crimes are often under-reported for various reasons.
Police are interviewing neighbors and canvassing the area outside Beth Israel looking for clues and potential witnesses.
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