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The Big Swede: Murder of Carl Axel Deer 1925

Murder Victim Carl Axel Deer a.k.a. “Carl Johnson” a.k.a. “The Big Swede” 64-year-old Coal Mine Watchman 1861-1925 Cause of Death: Struck With Axe Motive: Robbery Murder Scene and Date Tent Home at Thistle Mine #4 Cincinnati, Iowa Appanoose County June … Continue reading

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