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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 →

“Trio of Thugs”: Murder of Officer Rolland P. Smith 1901

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Murder Victim Officer Rolland P. Smith 23-year-old Night Marshal Killed in the Line of Duty 1878-1901 Cause of Death: Gunshot Motive: Avoiding Arrest Murder Scene and Date Chicago & Northwestern Railroad Tracks Station Street Chelsea, Iowa Tama County End of … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: Unsolved Chelsea Iowa murder

The Czech Marble Cutter: Murder of Matej Straka 1878

“Trio of Thugs”: Murder of Officer Rolland P. Smith 1901

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