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. Hon. Here they found a large pool of blood, near a table, where they concluded Mr. Nurre had been sitting writing a letter when attacked. The beast had been seen by many reputable town-members, including the town doctor and bank cashier, the local high school teacher, and countless others. The murderers commenced to wipe up the pool of blood. Eyes: Blue 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. Clinton, IA March 11, 1890. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 270.6. On Friday afternoon, September 9th, 1887, the four men under arrest were arraigned before Alderman John P. Harris, of Lock Haven, and the testimony of the witnesses called being deemed sufficiently strong to hold them all on the charges of robbery and murder, they were committed to jail for court. The case was carried to the Supreme Court, and the judgment of the lower Court not sustained. The parties met at a dance. Leila Heaivilin, 79, was found dead Wednesday by a relative. Bethewel Johnson. I would say ICC is at a crisis point in terms of the case load and the lack of staff to handle the details. Policeman Philip M. Paul was shot and killed by Charles Cleary. A coroners inquest was duly held, Justice of the Peace C. W. Conser summoring the following jury: Samuel Caris, forman; Emanuel Bressler, F.K. Check out this list of some of the creepiest Iowa-based urban legends out there.. Clinton County Blog December 27, 1974. Cedrick Hood, 26, from Clinton was shot at Hop-N The Commonwealth was represented by District Attorney George A. If you don't want to be associated with anyone black, keep your Dic* in your pants! One's chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 26. Shaffer, a brother of Luther, a Missori farmer, had told them he had intended doing. Death occurred sometime in early 1975. Agency: Clinton County Sheriffs Office 319-242-9311, Undetermined November 28, 1981. Josh 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. Cook was not a well-liked citizen, and was a reviled member of both the KKK and the Women's Christian Temperance Union - both organizations that supported Prohibition. Clinton, IA Iowa is a pretty safe state, overall. Clinton, Iowa -This is not a press release from the Iowa Department of Public Safety. Clinton County Clinton, IA 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. The petition was granted, and Shaffer was selected by the prosecution. Upon arrival, their attention was drawn to Apartment N and the Fire Department quickly extinguished the fire. What happened to Jodi Huisentruit? Services The Clinton Police Department is renewing its appeal for information on the hit-and-run death of Josh Yoder. Theodore Rice, a young colored man. 55 YOA I wish I would have gotten to know my aunt. The party then went in to the sitting room. Amvests Post No. Anyone with information should call the Clinton Police Department at 563-243-1458 or the anonymous tip line at 563-242-6595. Hullman, a son-in-law of Mrs. Nurre, became alarmed, and the latter went to the Nurre residence to investigate. *Please Note: The cases listed below are within Clinton County but may fall under a city police departments jurisdiction. The case was then taken before the board of Pardons, and the sentence commuted to imprisonment for life. Copyright 2022 KWQC. The first murder occurring within the limits of Clinton county was what is known as the Pfoutz murder, in which a man named Jacob Pfoutz was indicted for the murder of Alexander Montgomery. The case came before Court at the December term of 1858. Now let us turn to take a look at how Clinton does for violent crimes specifically, and then how it does for property crimes. Reported that they had been stopped on the highway in the Narrows above Washington Furnace, by a man who pointed a pistol at them, and compelled them to hand over what ever valuables they had. Edwin H. Jacobs Other US patent applications are currently pending. Use at your own risk. You'll receive your first newsletter soon! A. G. Curtain. She said she heard a loud thump inside his apartment around 6 AM. The jurors who sat on the case were Benjamin H. Baird, Samuel Best, Samuel Sigmund. He was lying with the side fo his face to the `ground, a bullet hole in his right eye in the corner nearest the nose, and a basket, which had been filled with grass, near by. I guess no unsolved murders for over 30 years is not enough for Sally Chapman. The trial was set down for a special term to begin December 5th, and at 2 p.m. of that day court convened. The home of William Brown was first visited, and himself taken int custoday. Was murdered by his son-in-law, John Kehoe. Hotels were crowed. After she screamed, the creature ran away. Discuss Clinton, Iowa (IA) on our hugely popular Iowa forum. About daylight on Sunday morning a man named Lindsay came along and discovered the nen, who were asleep. Blog Upon investigatioon he found that William Lovett was dead. Clinton, IA Just over 20 years actually, but no its not good enough, Clinton is a troubled organization to say the least. The State Medical Examiner has ruled the manner of Dorans death a Homicide. And C. A.Mayer for the defense. One fifteen months old. OfficerVernes was also on the train, and when they arrived at North Bend, Westbrook got off the train and ordered a team to be in readiness in half an hour. He was assisted at the trial by John H. Orvis. The trial began February 10th, 1864, and a verdict of murder in the first degree was rendered by the jury February 21st, 1864. Wessell 1891, "Thick Veil of Mystery" On New Years Eve: Murder of C.H. Im an unpaid volunteer, and Jody has never been paid for her work her nor reimbursed for the cost of the website, and ICC has grown beyond the means of one or two volunteers. Rice was a powerful man physically, and equal in strength to three men. Angurst 6th, 1887, William Ruhl. Clinton, IA and It is being shared as a result of the Division of Criminal Investigation and State Fire Marshal's assistance with this investigation. 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 body of 55-year-old Edwin Harry Jacobs was found in a wooded area known as Ikes Peak in Clinton, Iowa, on January 2, 1972. Ellison, The Gruff Good Man: Murder of Ewald Bandixen 1974, Outside the Welcome Inn: Murder of Judith Reed 1974, Shooting at Ikes Peak: Murder of Edwin Jacobs 1972, Ike's Peak Clinton Iowa Izaak Walton League, Shooting at "Ike's Peak": Murder of Edwin Jacobs 1972, Death Along the Lincoln Highway: Murders of Rosela and Homer Brownfield 1922, Thick Veil of Mystery On New Years Eve: Murder of C.H. Of Herculean build. Hoy endeavored to explain his delay. 419 1/2 14th Avenue S. G. Omet Deise was the district attorney at the time. They met each other in treatment in Des Moines, Robbie said, they had only lived with him for two weeks but that was the person that killed him.. Hot and angry words ensued between father and son-in-law. Family of Clinton homicide victim react to heartbreak, shock, First Alert Forecast - Cloudy and cooler Thursday with a system close to or IN the QCA Friday. 28 at 1317 S. 17th St. in Clinton, Iowa, where she worked as assistant manager. On September 29, 1982, Robert M. Clary, 48, was found dead on the floor of his trailer with a gunshot wound to the chest. This makes me sad. His wife was only about an arms length distant. Samuel Linn. David Snook. 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. The commonwealth was represented by T. T. Abrams, C. A. Mayer. The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. 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. Especially, since one commenter suggested a possible motive for his death. At the age of 26, Anna sought help from a priest, who performed the final, church-sanctioned exorcism on her. Benjamin M. Roseland On several occasions the men had openly quarreled, and on one occasion Uriah Hammersley had recived a severe beating at the hands of the Kehoe brothers. Updated: 5:59 AM CDT July 18, 2022 CLINTON, Iowa The Clinton Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that happened just before 11 p.m. Sunday, July 17. The stick was wrenched form his grasp, and an effort made to pacify him, but in vain; seizing another club he rushed at Kehoe, who drew his revolver and fired four shots, all of which took effect in the old mans body. His companions were aroused. 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 Gaines murder took place in Keatimg township July 13th, 1863. The commonwealth was represented by A. W Brungard and Hon. A woman from the home said the man was On this occasion the bitter feeling resulted in murder. One of his daughters was married to John, and another to William Kehoe. Jewelry: None 30-year-old Trevor ward was arrested several hours later and charged with first-degree murder and first-degree arson in the death of 41-year-old Dustin Doran. For instance, did you know that Union Cemetery in Guthrie Center, Iowa, is the resting place of whats known as the devils chair, a strange pit of sadness in the form of a stone chair said to bring horrible luck and sometimes even death to anyone foolish enough to sit in it? He staggered a few feet, and fell dead. Criminal complaint claims women shot Clinton man because he owed one of them money 00:00 00:00 An unknown error has occurred Police say the two women 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. He secured the assistance of Constable Ellis Myers, and together they proceeded to Dunnstown, to the home of the Browns. The true facts in these caseds could not be obtained. But first, that jury will take a field trip to the scene of the crime. The neighborhood in which Mr. and Mrs. Nurre lived is made up almost exclusively of Catholics, who Wednesday held a thirteen hour meeting. However, it costs money to have those tests. The sheriff then informed his colleagues of what he had learned, and the first thing they did was to search the house of one Mary Baney, who was known to have been a friend of Luthers when he was at home before; but they discovered no trace of him there, The officers were now satisfled they were on the right trail, as Shaffer answered every descriptioin they had recieved of the highwayman, and as havving been seen in the vicinity of the Colby house on the Saturday before the murder. Met his death at the hands of Elias Harter. 1973 Gitchie Manitou Murders Iowadnr.gov Horror struck the Gitchie Manitou State Preserve on November 17, 1973 when a camping party of teens were gunned down. 7,043,501 and 7,680,859. Though they shot at it, the creature was unphased. Hours later around noon, Ward was arrested in the 400 block of fifth Avenue South in Clinton for assaulting a 65-year-old man, according to police. Homicide Charles Brown , the murderer, was also a man of about the same age. On Saturday, March 26, 2022, the Clinton Fire Department and the Clinton Police Department responded to a 911 call reference a structure fire inside of 78 31st Ave North. One woman reported that she was doing dishes one night when she looked up to see a pair of glowing red eyes outside the window, staring at her. DOB: November 24, 1988 Now that we've scared you with a bunch of totally creepy, disturbing unsolved mysteries, we'll give you a more wholesome one to end on. A feeling of enmity existed betweeen the Lovetts and Browns, and during the day a quarrel took place. The twelve men selected, in whose hands was ot rest the life fo Luther Shaffer, were as follows: Emanuel Robbins, farmer, PineCreek township. It was known that at least one of the gang, who committed these robberies and the murder, was yet at large, as the man with the revolver and side-whiskers had not yet been apprehended. Wilson King. Case # 81-00259 Steven Barrette, a 20-year-old Army veteran, was killed in early June 1976 during a weekend camping trip. At 11oclock they again met at Pike Mills to compare notes. WebCLINTON, Iowa (AP) -- The stabbing death of a Clinton woman appears to have been motivated by robbery, police said. He was arrested by Sheriff John W. Smith. Missing From: Clinton, IA He, himself, had paid Mr. Nurre $1,000 Sunday, which accounts for his having so large a sum by him at that time. His death lifted some of the emotional damage I carried. Follow ICC on Twitter, GONE COLD: EXPLORING IOWAS UNSOLVED MURDERS, Iowa Missing Person Information Clearinghouse. March 2, 2021 CLINTON, Iowa - The Clinton Police Department and Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation continue to investigate the February 24, 2021, violent crime that occurred in the Gateway Apartment Complex, apartment #12. Hair: Brown Uriah Hammersley. C. A. Mayer was district attorney. WebClinton County Administration Building. Forensic technology has progressed to such a point where skeletons provide usable DNA and a more specific age of the victim. Charles Russell. Terry Leon Johnston needs to be added to the cold case files!!! And crying as though its heart would break. Clinton, IA Pushing forward they reached Oleona in time for supper, and found that Shaffer was only a few hours ahead of them. I dont have Jodys tech skills, and Jody has been hit with cancer and more surgeries coming up. The family: Josiah, his wife Sara, their four children, and the two children they were watching, did not survive the night; they were found in the morning, murdered in cold blood with an axe that belonged to Josiah. Homicide A life sentence was imposed but later overturned in the 1950 Lillian Chapman strangulation murder in Clinton. Murder Victim William Martin 42-year-old Carpenter 1843-1885 Cause of Death: Bludgeoned Motive: Unknown Murder Scene and Date Mississippi River Clinton, Iowa Clinton County September 26, 1885 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ By Nancy Bowers Written August 2017 Forty-two-year-old Irish-born carpenter William Martin kept busy Continue reading , Murder Victim Henry Nurre 76-year-old Mortgage Broker Retired Farmer 1814-1890 Cause of Death: Bludgeoned with Poker and Hammer Motive: Robbery Murder Scene and Date Nurre Farm Home 2 miles east of Browns Station Waterford Township Clinton County, Iowa March 11, Continue reading , Murder Victim Robert M. Clary 48-year-old Pipefitter 1934-1982 Cause of Death: Gunshot Motive: Love Triangle Murder Scene and Date 419 1/2 14th Avenue S. Clinton, Iowa Clinton County September 29, 1982 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ By Nancy Bowers Written February 2012 Shortly after Continue reading , Murder Victim Arlene Grace Adler 1928-1967 Cause of Death: Slashed with Knife Motive: Sexual Psychopathy Murder Scene and Date Last Seen Clinton, Iowa Body Found In Mississippi River Behind Agrico Plant Fulton, Illinois Whiteside County November 11, 1967 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ By Continue reading , Murder Victim Ewald Emil Bandixen, Jr. 70-year-old Service Station Owner 1904-1974 Cause of Death: Gunshot Motive: Robbery Murder Scene and Date Bandixen Service Station U.S. Highway 67 Folletts, Iowa Clinton County October 28, 1974 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ By Nancy Bowers Written February Continue reading , Murder Victim Judith I. Reed 1936-1974 Cause of Death: Beating Motive: Drunken Quarrel Murder Scene and Date Charlotte, Iowa Clinton County December 27, 1974 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ By Nancy Bowers Written January 2012 On Thursday, December 26, 1974, 38-year-old Charlotte, Iowa, resident Continue reading , Murder Victim Edwin Harry Eddie Jacobs 55-year-old Unemployed WWII Veteran 1916-1972 Cause of Death: Gunshot Motive: Unknown Murder Scene and Date Ikes Peak Izaak Walton League Clinton, Iowa Clinton County January 2, 1972 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ By Nancy Bowers Written January 2012 Continue reading , Murder Victims Rosela May Rose Brownfield 41-year-old Wayside Store Owner 1881-1922 Homer Francis Brownfield 43-year-old Veterinarian, Hog Farmer, & Wayside Store Owner 1879-1922 Cause of Deaths: Gunshots Motive: Robbery Murder Scene and Date Brownfield Store Low Moor Corner Lincoln Highway Continue reading , Murder Victim Carster Henry C.H. Wessel 68-year-old Farmer 1823-1891 Cause of Death: Gunshot Motive: Drunken Quarrel Murder Scene and Date Near Post Office Teeds Grove Clinton County January 1, 1891 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ By Nancy Bowers Written December 2011 On Wednesday evening, Continue reading , Murder Victim Lucille Marvin Conwoman, Thief ?-1937 Cause of Death: Strangled Motive: Concealing Criminal Activity Murder Scene and Date Lafayette Hotel, Third Floor Clinton, Iowa Clinton County October 9, 1937 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ By Nancy Bowers Written April 2012 Nothing seemed amiss Continue reading , on The Irish Carpenter: Murder of William Martin 1885, on Thick Veil of Mystery On New Years Eve: Murder of C.H. Copyright 2000-2023 Location Inc. Elias Harter is now a resident of Michigan. An old resident of Leidy township. She was said to be sitting in her window seat, rehearsing a speech, when an unknown assailant shot her through the heart. June 5-6, 1976. Clinton County So, what do you think? thats way to many for our area thoughts and prayers go to all familys. Find ICC on Facebook Continuing their investigations, the Preston party in another bedroom found Mr. Nurres safe. A verdict was rendered in substance that Isaiah and Nora Colby were shot to death by a person or persons unknown to the jury. They run this clue out on Sunday, and found he was not the man they were looking for. Agency: Clinton County Sheriffs Office 319-242-9311, Undetermined And a true bill found against him by the grand jury at December court of the same your. 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. 419 1/2 14th Avenue S. They had discovered where Shaffer had spent the previous night -at a farm house about two and one half miles off the public road, but at the point the trail was lost, and they knew not in which direction to go. WebCLINTON, Iowa (KWQC) - On Saturday a man was found dead in an apartment on 31st Avenue North in Clinton following an early morning fire. The Clinton Police Department is Ellis Frantz and Herman Bressler, Farmers who attended the Lock Haven market. 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." Hammersly finally seized a piece of board and rushed at Kehoe, striking him several times. WebThe State Medical Examiner has ruled the manner of Dorans death a Homicide. I guess 19 solved murders in a row is not ever changing. Frank A. Heydrick, barber, Second ward, Lock Haven. 19 YOA William Gaines was brought before Court May 12th, 1864. and sentenced to be hanged. The trial lasted three days, and resulted in a verdict of acquittal. In the autumn of 1858. Their home was a rude dwelling, built of hemlock boards, containing two rooms, one of which was used as a kitchen and the other as a bedroom. It is my belief that Louis Dale Reed was murdered by the parent or relative of yet another child he sexual molested. Photo: Iowa Amber Alert (2) A registered sex offender is charged with murder in connection with the 2020 death of 10-year-old Breasia Terrell, whose remains were found in March. Tonight, Clinton Police announced 44-year-old Lewis Vaughn, Sr., had been arrested after an 18 month investigation of the case and charged with first degree murder. Clinton, IA William Kehoe moved to the West, but John remained. The creature, which the townsfolk thought to be a demon, terrorized the town for several more days until a group of citizens got together with their guns and chased the creature into a nearby mine, where it disappeared - never to be seen again. The shot killed Robert Gaines. The Inn Iowa Cold Cases Nora was nearly twenty-one years old; they had two children. Thank you! George Leonard Rice, not knowing his intentions, was not on his guard, and during a quarrel was struck by Harter, and received a fracture of the skull, which resulted in his death a few says later. On Thursday, Valentines Day 1974, Louis Dale Reed, Sr., was killed by a 410 shotgun blast to the chest inside a building at the salvage yard he operated on Clintons south side. 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. We are indebted to P. O. However, and after making a search of the town, changed teams, and started for Pike Mills, where thay arrived about 3 oclock Saturday morning. There has been an ill-feeling existing between the two men for some time previous to the killing of Rice. For 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). 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. Cleary escaped for a time, but was captured and brought before Hon. At that time, police say Ward had Dorans wallet with his Social Security card in it. The particulars of the crime are as follows: On Monday, August 8th, 18887, Mrs. Anna Colby, wife of John Colby, and a nephew named Charles, who lived on a farm, about two miles from Isaiah Colbys, went to the latters house, having previously promised to assist on that day in harvesting the oats crops. Several people were tried for the crime, but they were found not guilty, so the killer was (and is) still a mystery. He had a wife and three children, who yet reside in Dunnstown. Just as the work was to be commenced. January 2, 1972. CLINTON Two women have been charged with premeditated first-degree murder in connection with the shooting death of a Clinton man. There is a reason for it. Upon arriving at the spot and learning the particulars of the murder, he at once took steps to prevent the escape of the Browns. It was then decided that the party should divide, one-half to go on the back track, and the other to visit Smiths lumber camp, and if Shaffer was not found there this party was to go on to Coudersport. The sheriff and Vernes went on the Renovo, the former to transact his business, and the latter to change his garb to that of a woodsman, after which they rejoined Westbrook at North Bend. At the September term of the Clinton county Court true bills were found against Luther J. Shaffer, John W. Johnson, and James and Essic Kline, around whom a strong net-work of circumstances had been woven, leading to a suspicion that all four might be implicated in the murder of the Colbys. The class is free and very enlightening. One story states that when Lavelda got into a car accident, Lavona knew about it immediately, and was able to show their father exactly where it happened. Homicide Colbys maiden name was Fritz, and Isaiah, when a boy, went by the name of Malachai Fritz. C. Smith, Robert Miller, Harry E. Evans, E. E. Chanders, N.C. McCloskey, Adam Earon, Thomas Armstrong, Stirling McKean, Stewart Law and Jesse Ricker. At the appearance of the Lovett party, who were unaware of their danger, Brown raised his club and brought it down with full force upon the head of John Lovett. Homicide 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. 902 S. 14th Street Jovan Fedrick, 38, was sentenced February 28 to 178 months following his guilty plea to conspiracy to distribute methampheta Eyes: Blue Mus. For example, the Villisca Axe Murder House was once the site of a horrific mass murder: two adults and six children were hacked to death in the night by an unknown assailant. Please look into this and have him added. Case # 81-06936 Clinton, IA (jurisdiction) He was a married man, with a wife and two children. It was also reported that demons spoke through her in Latin and other ancient languages that she had no knowledge of, and that a pea-sized lump moved freely through her body just underneath her skin. Thank you in advance! There is no reason why the young unidentified lady shouldnt have been identified by now. Body Found: October 1, 1997. Description: Black female, 12 23 years of age, 52 to 54, 100 to 120 lbs., average build, black hair. 28 at 1317 S. 17th St. in Clinton, Iowa, where she worked as assistant manager. WebThe Clinton Police Department responded to the 700 block of Park Place for the initially reported stabbing of a mans head with a fork. This event occurred at Mill Hall. October 28, 1974. On December 27, 1974, 38-year-old Judith Reed died in her sleep at a friends home in Charlotte, Iowa. Murder Victim Ewald Emil Bandixen, Jr. 70-year-old Service Station Owner 1904-1974 Cause of Death: The back and crown of her head were pounded into a pulp and the skull was broken in two or three places making it impossible for her to recover. WebCrime rate in Clinton, Iowa (IA): murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, auto thefts, arson, law enforcement employees, police officers, crime map Crime rate in Considerable time was spent in hearing the evidence and discussing the case, and it was not until Sunday morning, December 20th, 1863, that a verdict of "murder in the second degree" was rendered by the Jury. About The Clinton Police Department is seeking Clothing: None He also had a shotgun wound to his left arm. Case # 82-05190 Arriving there Mrs. Colby was Horrifled to find the dead bodies of her adopted chidren lying near each other, about 120 feet from the house, where, from appearances, Isaiah had gone to cut grass. I see that Pamela was murdered on a Tuesday. But, Being detained in some manner, was not able to get out of the house as quickly as Leach desired. Hon James Burnside was president judge at that time. January 13, 1981. Princeton, IA The house and crime scene is supposed to be haunted now, and the current owner rents it out for people to stay the night in. Westbrook and Vernes had gone on the track of a suspicious character who had been seen in the neighborhood, and were led into Union County. He broke jail and escaped, but was recaptured at the mouth of Sinnemahoning creek. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Clinton is 419 to 1. Free Search. It will never change. The person or persons who did the killing in botgh cases escaped, and their names reamin unknown. Updated annually. Miles Caldwell, laborer, Bald Eagle township. From bizarre sightings of creepy cryptids to bone-chilling murders that were never solved, here are seven of the most infamous, most disturbing, and most baffling unsolved mysteries in Iowa. Mr. Nurre was one of the wealthiest men in this part of the state. The jury found Jackson guilty of three counts of first-degree murder after almost six hours of deliberation on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Colby murder occurred in that part of Clinton county known as the Sugar Valley Narrows, on the road leading from Washington Furnace to Tylersville. 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. The commonwealth was represented at the trial by District Attorney Brungard and Hon. Testimonies during the third day of the trial of Alexander Jackson, a former University of Iowa student, revealed that a palm print of Alexander Jacksons were recovered on murder weapon. Unidentified Body 28 He was for years a member of the Board of Supervisors of Clinton County and was highly esteemed by all who knew him. 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