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The Czech Marble Cutter: Murder of Matej Straka 1878

Murder Victim Matej “Matthew” Straka 45-year-old Stone Cutter Le Grand Quarry Marshall County, Iowa 1833-1878 Cause of Death: Gunshot Motive: Robbery Murder Scene and Date Deserted Road 4 Miles West of Chelsea, Iowa Tama County August 29, 1878 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ By … Continue reading

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