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Never Three Without Four? Murder of George Shackell 1929

Murder Victim George Garlick Shackell 67-year-old Florist and Truck Gardener 1861-1929 Cause of death: Bludgeoned Motive: Robbery Murder Scene and Date Glenwood, Iowa Mills County July 3, 1929 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ By Nancy Bowers Written June 2011 On Wednesday, July 3, 1929, … Continue reading

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“No Women or Children Allowed”: Murder of Winfield Scott Rouse 1929

Murder Victim Winfield Scott Rouse 75-year-old Subsistence Farmer Eccentric Recluse 1853-1929 Cause of Death: Beaten Motive: Robbery Murder Scene and Date Indian Village Township Montour, Iowa Tama County July 2, 1929 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ By Nancy Bowers Written April 2011 Winfield Scott … Continue reading

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At the Crossroads Store: Murder of George Hardy 1929

Murder Victim George Hardy 69-year-old Wayside Store Owner 1860-1929 Cause of Death: Bludgeoned and Stabbed Motive: Robbery Murder Scene and Date Hardy Store Near Parnell, Iowa Fillmore Township Iowa County June 26, 1929 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ By Nancy Bowers Written May 2011 … Continue reading

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