George Shaffer, John E. Furst. Thomas J. Rote. "George Raymond Archer", 2 Avg. Also, I wonder if they took any samples that could be sent. Clinton County Clinton Iowa has the most cold case deaths in Iowa. Contact Us. we all remember pam hinrichs, so funny always a smile on her face, these are sad and some are same time frame 1981 and 1982 could be same person. The trial occurred at the same term of court as the Thomas Leach case. Police and firefighters said in the criminal complaint that Dorans injuries indicated homicide, and the apartment fire was intentionally set. Charles Brown , the murderer, was also a man of about the same age. One fifteen months old. Description: Black female, 12 23 years of age, 52 to 54, 100 to 120 lbs., average build, black hair. Thye latter party then went on toward Smiths lumber camp, located in what is known as Wood Hollow, on the west branch of Pine creek Observing a man coming down the hollow that led to the camp, the officers hailed him, and learned that a stranger answering the description of the man they were seeking had arrived at the camp just before dinner,and complained of being very tired. The letter was in answer to one from his son out west, which was received March 10. To many for this town .prayers to all the families,such a sad thing not knowing what the heck happened and why did it have to be lime that. George G. Irwin. Services It includes six divisions and several bureaus, all working together with local, state and federal government agencies and the private sector, to keep Iowa a safe place by following our core values: leadership, integrity, professionalism, courtesy, service and protection. He also had a shotgun wound to his left arm. It was the Mecca to which the curious journeyed. Previous to his death he professed religion; embraced the Catholic faith, and was buried in the Catholic cemetery on Susquehanna avenue, Lock Haven, The execution of Shaffer was conducted by Sheriff W. J. Leahy. Josh Yoder WebSteve Armsted, 48, of Clinton is charged with two counts of first-degree murder. Steven F. Barrette A. G. Curtain. On returning to Lock Haven a Conference of all the officers was held, and it was decided that the man believed to be Shaffer was the man they were after, but inquiry among his relatives failed to show that he was in this part of the country, they believing that he had gone to Kansas, as AL. Which was held at the old hotel stand. Amvests Post No. Robert M. Clary What are some famous Iowa haunted places? Anyone with information should call the Clinton Police Department at 563-243-1458 or the anonymous tip line at 563-242-6595. The Earling Exorcism, otherwise known as the exorcism of Anna Ecklund, was a prominent case of demonic possession not only in Iowa but throughout the country. There has been an ill-feeling existing between the two men for some time previous to the killing of Rice. In September 1925, Myrtle Cook was shot dead in her Vinton, Iowa, home, a few days after publishing the names of suspected bootleggers. WebJosh Yoder, age 4 was killed on May 3, 2005, when a hit and run driver struck him in the 500 block of South 9th Street in Clinton, Iowa. The Browns crossed the bridge during the evening, and there awaited the coming of the Lovetts, who were accompanied by ta man named Sweesey. He was a married man, with a wife and two children. 419 1/2 14th Avenue S. Hoping our efforts to make this work one of interest and usefulness will be understood and appreciated by this readers, we remain. 30-year-old Trevor ward was Pamela Hinrichs "Anna" was a normal Iowa girl, who went to church and said her prayers, but, at the age of 14, she started showing disturbing signs of being possessed. WebJosh Yoder, age 4 was killed on May 3, 2005, when a hit-and-run driver struck the boy in the 500 block of South 9th Street in Clinton, Iowa. The Franklin Hotel, in Strawberry Point, is well known for its haunting by two ghosts, and weve even got a few haunted roads, too. Hotels were crowed. The railroad trains on the morning of December 5th were freighted with jurors, witnesses, and others, who poured in to Lock Haven to become spectators at the trial. On the morning of December 14th, 1889, two brothers, William and John Lovett, left their homes in Gallauher township, and drove to Lockport, opposite Lock Haven, were they left their team and wagon, and crossed the river bridgfe to Lock Haven. November 28, 1981. The case was carried to the Supreme Court, and the judgment of the lower Court not sustained. Josh Yoder NOTE-We are indebted to the publishers of Pennsylvania Grit for the facts given above, as the pioints were taken from a history of the Colby tragedy, published by them at the time when everything was fresh in the minds of the people. The twelve men selected, in whose hands was ot rest the life fo Luther Shaffer, were as follows: Emanuel Robbins, farmer, PineCreek township. Just over 20 years actually, but no its not good enough, Clinton is a troubled organization to say the least. On Wednesday, March 30, 2022 Clinton Police, along with the Iowa Division of Criminal . When the case was bought up the following jury was impaneled: David R. Summerson. There is a reason for it. Again, Im sorry this case seems to be getting no attention, and Ill do what I can to get it added to ICC. Clinton, IA (jurisdiction) The murderers, whose object was undoubtedly plunder, evidently failed to find the satchel, although it was so near them all the time they were trying to open the safe. Missing Person On September 29, 1982, Robert Clary, 48, was found dead on the floor of his mobile home with a gunshot wound to the chest. Iowa Cold Cases WebFor Clinton, we found that the violent crime rate is one of the highest in the nation, across communities of all sizes (both large and small). Terry Leon Johnston needs to be added to the cold case files!!! We should never stop searching.. Thank you in advance! Ewald Emil Ed Bandixen He was an old man in his sixtieth year. Over it had been thrown one of Mrs. Nurres skirts and in it was found $1,105 in cash and some papers indicating that Mr. N. intended to go to Preston as soon as he had finished that letter and eaten his dinner, which was partially prepared in the kitchen. Princeton, IA After she screamed, the creature ran away. 28 at 1317 S. 17th St. in Clinton, Iowa, where she worked as assistant manager. Upon arriving at the spot and learning the particulars of the murder, he at once took steps to prevent the escape of the Browns. A verdict was rendered in substance that Isaiah and Nora Colby were shot to death by a person or persons unknown to the jury. The trial of Shaffer ended on Thursday afernoon, December 8th, 1887. Jovan Fedrick, 38, was sentenced February 28 to 178 months following his guilty plea to conspiracy to distribute methampheta He didnt deserve that, said Robbie. Phone (563)244-0569 Fax (563)244-0577. When officers arrived on scene, they found Antoine Sampson, 43, lying in the road with a gunshot wound. The Cleary murder occurred at Renovo, Clinton County, Pa, march 12th, 1889. At 11oclock they again met at Pike Mills to compare notes. A feeling of enmity existed betweeen the Lovetts and Browns, and during the day a quarrel took place. Case Summaries The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Clinton is 419 to 1. CLINTON, Iowa A Clinton man has died after being found shot in the middle of the road Sunday night. And in the thronged offices and reading rooms of the different hosterlries no other subject seemed to be dicussed but the Colby tragedy. Ikes Peak A coroners inquest was duly held, Justice of the Peace C. W. Conser summoring the following jury: Samuel Caris, forman; Emanuel Bressler, F.K. Now let us turn to take a look at how Clinton does for violent crimes specifically, and then how it does for property crimes. William Brown was afterwards released from custoday, and at the next term of court, beginning Monday, February 24th, 1890, Charles Brown was convicted of the murder of William Lovett. The story of the Rowe-Richardson twins is truly bizarre. And he was put in trial the next say. 19 YOA Louis Dale Reed, Sr. Note 1.-In the sketch of Gallauher township the name Jack Lovett appears by mistake; the name William Lovett should be used. Around 10:30 p.m. on February 9, 2008, Ben Roseland left a friends house in the 400 block of 10th Avenue South, Clinton, Iowa, to walk a few blocks to a Hy-Vee grocery store located in the 900 block of South 4th Street. WebORGINAL STORY 12/4/2020: A 26-year-old man is dead after being shot at a Clinton convenience store Thursday night. Without more hands on deck and funds to pay the annual fees to have a website, getting new cases filed is growing harder. The apartment was a place he proudly boasted about on Facebook, as a symbol that his life was on the up and up. Steven Barrette, a 20-year-old Army veteran, was killed in early June 1976 during a weekend camping trip. Please look into this and have him added. After viewing the body the jury adjourned until Monday morning, when they met at the office of Alderman J. W. Harris, and rendered their verdict, as follows: "That William Lovett came to his death from wounds received at the hands of Charles Brown." Clothing: None I dont have Jodys tech skills, and Jody has been hit with cancer and more surgeries coming up. The question was asked: "What say you , Luther Shaffer, to the indictment, guilty or not guilty?" June 7th, 1892, was appointed by Governor Pattison as the day of execution. WebName: Date: Victims: Location : B: Shawn Michael BENTLER: October 14, 2006: 5: Iowa, USA : Charles Noel BROWN February 1961: 3: Iowa, USA : Dale BURR December 9, 1985 G. Omet Deise was the district attorney at the time. Clinton County A. C. Mayer and his associates, James W Crawford and James W. Clark. On Saturday morning. And for more of the creepy and macabre in Iowa, be sure to check out this haunted road trip. Murder Victim Lillian A. Guthrie Chapman 69-year-old Babysitter Widow 1880-1950 Cause of Death: Age at Report: 19 They could not tell whether the murderers had succeeded in opening it or not, but it is evident that they tried, for the dial had been broken off. Description: Black female, 12 23 years of age, 52 to 54, 100 to 120 lbs., average build, black hair. W.H. October 12th, 1863. Clinton County Huston was the examining physicisn. Kimberly A. Hammond, 25, and Clinton County The murderers commenced to wipe up the pool of blood. The Hotel Blackheart, in Davenport, has a strange and dark history, from celebrity deaths to a meth lab explosion, so its no stranger to tales of being a little eerie. Wisconsin Murder Trial Share this 54 Clinton, IA Clinton, IA 52732 Phone: (563) 242-7101 Email: news@clintonherald.com. Cephas Batcheler and Joseph Quay. Does it necessarily mean theyre haunted? This is important because the overall crime rate can be further illuminated by understanding if violent crime or property crimes (or both) are the major contributors to the general rate of crime in Clinton. WebThe State Medical Examiner has ruled the manner of Dorans death a Homicide. Henry Nurre and wife, prominent and wealthy farmers of Clinton County, living near Browns Station, east of Delmar, were murdered in cold blood Tuesday afternoon. Just saying . A dwelling, owned by the Fallons, was occupied by David Hoy. Sally Chapman, I suggest you sign up for the Citizen Police Academy Class which is now open for enrollment and begins February 5, 2015. Of Herculean build. Dorans body was found in his apartment around 7am on March 26, after police and firefighters responded to a fire at this apartment complex near downtown Clinton. Rev Dotterer, of the German Reformed church, conducted the services. Then it was that the sheriff learned that Luther Shaffer had been there that afternoon, and after a stormy interview with Mrs. Swope, had left. The defense was represented by Hugh Nelson McCallister. Kehoe was arrested, and after a hearing released on bail. Grieb, W.H. Louis Dale Reed, Sr. After his term expired, he returned to Kettle Creek, and is a resident of the section at present writing. The day set apart by Governor James A. Beaver for the execution of Luther J. Shaffer was Wednesday, Aprill 4th, 1888. The indications were that when Mrs. Nurre entered this room she had barricaded the door. The case was tried before Hon. Hubler acted as clerk for the jury, and Mr. J.H. Law enforcement is reviewing and vetting all information and leads in this case. It was intention of the Author to add many other points of history before concluding this volume, but space will not permit. It was here decided that Vernes and Westbrook should go to Gaines, on the narrow gauge railroad, while the sheriff and Quiggle drove to Lymanss Mills. Tell us your favorite head-scratchers in the comments. Thank you! 1317 S. 17th St. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities. WebWe can only know that someone using that name died suspiciously in the Lafayette Hotel in Clinton, Iowa, early on Saturday morning, October 9, 1937. More specific information may be found on each victims individual page. Two Iowa men arrested in 2019 for selling methamphetamine in Rock Island were found guilty by a federal jury Thursday. 55 YOA Iowa City Police are investigating a shots fired incident that occurred Sunday morning at 118 S. Clinton St, according to a news release from the police department. It is my belief that Louis Dale Reed was murdered by the parent or relative of yet another child he sexual molested. Robert M. Clary Clinton County Note 3-As we intend issuing a second edition of this work, we will consider it a favor if our readers will call our attention to any errors or facts or dates. Charles A. Mayer, poresident judge, and associates W. Kipp Chesnutt and James W. Crawford occupied the bench. Mr. Nurre was one of the wealthiest men in this part of the state. Shaffer, however, by the advice of his counsel, waived a hearing, and stood committed, but he was allowed to remain in the room while the examination of witnesses against the others was proceeded with. 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