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The Insane Tramp: Murder of Will Sargent 1897

Murder Victim William N. “Will” Sargent 20-Year-Old Peddler 1877-1897 Cause of Death: Beaten, Thrown Down A Mine Shaft Motive: Robbery Murder Scene and Date Chicago Company Coal Mine Seymour, Iowa Wayne County April 3, 1897 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ By Nancy Bowers Written … Continue reading

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