Tag Archives: Unsolved Sheldon Iowa Murders

In the Head and Heart: Murder of John Doe 1917

Murder Victim John Doe 1917 Occupation Unknown ca. 1867 – 1917 Cause of Death: Gunshot Motive: Unknown Murder Scene and Date Tool House, Union Depot Sheldon, Iowa O’Brien County April 17, 1917 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ By Nancy Bowers Written August 2011 On … Continue reading

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Poisoned and “Outraged”: Murder of Maud Straw 1896

Murder Victim Maud Straw 19-year-old High School Student 1876-1896 Cause of Death: Poisoned Motive: Sexual Psychopathy Murder Scene and Date Anna and Leonard Winters Home Near Union Depot Sheldon, Iowa O’Brien County February 5, 1896 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ By Nancy Bowers Written … Continue reading

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