Updated: 10:31 PM CDT July 18, 2022. 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. Many townsfolk reported seeing a large, hairy, man-like creature wandering around the outskirts of town. The NeighborhoodScout search engine is covered under US Patents No. The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average. I guess no unsolved murders for over 30 years is not enough for Sally Chapman. Body Found: October 1, 1997. Clinton County What day of the week was November 28, 1981. Recorded Document Search. At this trial he was ably defended by T. C. Hipple and John Metzgar, Esq. The Klines were after wards dicharged by an order of the Court, and allowed to return to their homes. 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. More specific information may be found on each victims individual page. 419 1/2 14th Avenue S. Reflects 2021 calendar year; released from FBI in Oct. 2022 (latest available). WebThe 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 Princeton, IA The son-in-law, Mr. Hullman, says that Mr. Nurre was not in the habit of keeping more than from $100 to $150 in the house. The second trial of Cleary occurred at the April term of 1891, before Hon. He rose to his feet; there was not a single indication of nervousness; his form was erect, while hiis eyes, to those who carefully watched him, bore that peculiar keen, searching and vengeful apperance so characteristic of them. A party was made up at Preston upon receipt of the telegram and went to the scene of the tragedy. Case # 82-05190 The former went to the house of his brother, and shot thought the window at him, while he was eating dinner. Without losing a moment time, it was decided that the sheriff and Quiggle should take the back track and Westbrood and Bernes the other route. Homicide David Summerson. In the same room on the bed was found a little satchel, which Mr. Nurre usually carried his money and papers in when he went to town. About Cedrick Hood, 26, from Clinton was shot at Hop-N He was arrested by Sheriff John W. Smith. Jacob Derek Seitz, 39, was arrested Friday on two counts of attempted murder, The volume of emails, questions, tips, and new cases is daunting. Homicide Homicide Hon. William Lovett, who attempted to assist his brother, received a blow which felled him to the earth. Clinton County Valentine Hanna. A missing 55-year-old Clinton County man, Terry Leon Johnston, was found dead in the Mississippi River Wednesday, Oct. 1, 1997, in Princeton, Iowa. Jovan Fedrick, 38, was sentenced February 28 to 178 months following his guilty plea to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and distribution of methamphetamine. Within Iowa, more than 99% of the communities have a lower crime rate than Clinton. The day set apart by Governor James A. Beaver for the execution of Luther J. Shaffer was Wednesday, Aprill 4th, 1888. W.H. 419 1/2 14th Avenue S. They arrived at Dick Francis camp Friday afternoon. This makes me sad. The Franklin Hotel, in Strawberry Point, is well known for its haunting by two ghosts, and weve even got a few haunted roads, too. We cant its dont search find work hard enough, if fire enough to do or complete the job. Homicide It had been broken open with a poker, with which the murderers first attacked her, before finding the hammer. The home of William Brown was first visited, and himself taken int custoday. Date(s) & Update Frequency: 1317 S. 17th St. He still has not been added to the cold case files. By an arrangement with the gentleman whom they had met it was the intention to make the capture Quickly, and not give the man any chance to fight. Robert M. Clary Mississippi River An old resident of Leidy township. 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. 2005 2023 November 28, 1981. Property crimes that are tracked for this analysis are burglary, larceny over fifty dollars, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The Inn Rice was a powerful man physically, and equal in strength to three men. Althought all might not have been active participants in the commission of the crime. WebCLINTON, Iowa (AP) The boyfriend of a Clinton woman found dead in her apartment has been charged with first-degree murder. His wife was only about an arms length distant. Rev Dotterer, of the German Reformed church, conducted the services. 70 YOA The party then went in to the sitting room. WebThe Clinton Police Department responded to the 700 block of Park Place for the initially reported stabbing of a mans head with a fork. And the other about four years old-the oldest living with its grandparents. 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. Alexander Jackson faces three counts of first-degree murder for the killings of his father Jan Jackson, 61, mother Melissa Jackson, 68, and sister 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. Clough, Esq., counsel for Johnson and the Klines, presented a petition, asking that the men be tried separately. William Gaines was indicted for the murder of his brother, Robert, December 15th,1863. Amvets Post No. Here, on the banks of a little stream called Cherry run, lived Isaiah Colby and Norah Colby, his wife. The answer, which was nearly finished, was dated March 11. Charles Brown took the brake stick from Lovetts wagon and awaited their coming at the end of the bridge. . 48 YOA CLINTON Two women have been charged with premeditated first-degree murder in connection with the shooting death of a Clinton man. Pronounced the same date,was that "you, Jacob Pfoutz, undergo an imprisonment in the Eastern penitentiary for a term of five years. He also had a shotgun wound to his left arm. The shot killed Robert Gaines. There has been an ill-feeling existing between the two men for some time previous to the killing of Rice. Charles Russell. Find ICC on Facebook Wisconsin Murder Trial Share this 54 Clinton, IA Clinton, IA 52732 Phone: (563) 242-7101 Email: news@clintonherald.com. About daylight on Sunday morning a man named Lindsay came along and discovered the nen, who were asleep. Without more hands on deck and funds to pay the annual fees to have a website, getting new cases filed is growing harder. There are some places in our lovely state that are, thanks to their histories, appearances, or overall vibes, simply spooky. Discuss Clinton, Iowa (IA) on our hugely popular Iowa forum. A lot of family's with no answers. The bedstead was all broken to pieces and the bedding scattered about the room. Details: Body found 04/11/75, in river in Clinton County. Property Very sad indeed!! Maybe not, but that doesnt stop them from being super-eerie. Thank you in advance! He was, however, ably defended by his attorneys, W. H. Clough and John B. Myers, and was acquitted. B. Ringler, A. L. Merrill, S. McIsaac and P. W. Keller. The Gaines murder took place in Keatimg township July 13th, 1863. 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. And C. A.Mayer for the defense. He was a married man, with a wife and two children. That man was Trevor Ward. Also, I wonder if they took any samples that could be sent. He was assosted by C. A. Mayer and S. D. Ball. The decedent was identified as 41-year-old Dustin Christopher Doran, formerly of Newton, IA. 7,043,501 and 7,680,859. The tour of the crime scene happened before jurors were to head back to court in Walterboro to hear closing arguments in the closely watched murder trial. The indications were that when Mrs. Nurre entered this room she had barricaded the door. term of court of 1884 he was tried and convicted of murder in the second degree. Clinton, IA (jurisdiction) The indictment was then read, charging him with the murder of Nora Colby. Clinton County Benjamin Deise, John Strawbridge, Samuel Richard. His wealth is estimated by those who have had business dealings with him at $250,000. Homicide Crime, My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Coroner J. S. Mader empaneled the following jury: Orrin T. Noble, Lewis Winner, X. Entering the house Mrs. Colby and her nephew found the child of Isaiah and Nora, a bright, black-eyed little one, almost starved. Importantly, when you compare Clinton to other communities of similar population, then Clinton crime rate (violent and property crimes combined) is quite a bit higher than average. Copyright 2022 KWQC. 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. There are at least two black angel legends in two different Iowa cemeteries, which say that anyone foolish enough to approach the angels will be blessed with illness or bad luck. At 11oclock they again met at Pike Mills to compare notes. 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. 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. Clinton, IA 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. Klindt was charged and convicted of murdering his wife Joyce Klindt and cutting up her body wife a chainsaw then throwing it in the Mississippi River. Methodology: WebORGINAL STORY 12/4/2020: A 26-year-old man is dead after being shot at a Clinton convenience store Thursday night. On Monday, March 28, 2022, an autopsy was performed by the Iowa Office of the State Medical Examiner. DOB: November 24, 1988 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. Clinton, IA and The Colbys were a simple, harmless set, and eked out a miserable existence in this cheerless spot. One's chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 26. 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. 20 YOA The true facts in these caseds could not be obtained. Jodi Huisentruit was a well-known and well-liked anchorwoman for a TV station in Mason City, Iowa. There are at least two black angel legends in two different Iowa cemeteries, which say that anyone foolish enough to approach the angels will be blessed with illness or bad luck. Joes S02 E11 Michigan Murders: The Iowa State Case of Sheila Collins, Iowa State Murder Two Average Joes, A Story Yet To Be Told: Murder of Sheila Jean Collins 1968, Death Going West: Murder of Apple Grove John Doe 1866, Abandoned Iowa: Indian Lookout Hill Joshua AbandonedWeb, Hes Got a Roll: Murder of Jared Ham 1911, Abandoned Iowa: Liberty Township The Dungherder. The State Medical Examiner has ruled the manner of Dorans death a Homicide. Clinton, IA WebJovan Fedrick, 38, was sentenced February 28 to 178 months following his guilty plea to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and distribution of methamphetamine. Which was held at the old hotel stand. He broke jail and escaped, but was recaptured at the mouth of Sinnemahoning creek. WebIn September 1925, Myrtle Cook was shot dead in her Vinton, Iowa, home, a few days after publishing the names of suspected bootleggers. Sugar Creek, Browns Station, IA "Match Any Neighborhood" calculates the Match Level of one neighborhood to another using more than 200 characteristics of each neighborhood. Search Clinton County recorded land documents by starting date, name, and document type. CLINTON, Iowa (KWQC) - On Saturday a man was found dead in an apartment on 31st Avenue North in Clinton following an early morning fire. 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. Cephas Batcheler and Joseph Quay. Think you could brave a night at the axe murder house? 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. He had reared a family of children. William Lovett was a large, powerful man, greatly feared by the Browns, who had on several occasions been roughly handled by him. Doran had just moved to Clinton in January after going through a treatment program for drug addiction. Ellis Frantz and Herman Bressler, Farmers who attended the Lock Haven market. Joes S02 E11 Michigan Murders: The Iowa State Case of Sheila Collins, Iowa State Murder Two Average Joes, A Story Yet To Be Told: Murder of Sheila Jean Collins 1968, Death Going West: Murder of Apple Grove John Doe 1866, Abandoned Iowa: Indian Lookout Hill Joshua AbandonedWeb, Hes Got a Roll: Murder of Jared Ham 1911, Abandoned Iowa: Liberty Township The Dungherder. Jr., Henry Caldwell, Benjamin Clark, Henry Krape, Samuel Wolf, Hugh Conley, Walter J. Westbrook, James T. Taylor, Jesse Laubauch and Matthew W. Ferguson. 55 YOA 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. Two counts of attempted murder were dropped at sentencing pursuant to a plea agreement. Case # 81-06936 The officers were all at sea, and did not know where to turn next. The jurors who sat on the case were Benjamin H. Baird, Samuel Best, Samuel Sigmund. We should never stop searching.. Benjamin M. Roseland Ewald Emil Ed Bandixen The floor and walls of this room were all bespattered with blood. 48 YOA The neighborhood in which Mr. and Mrs. Nurre lived is made up almost exclusively of Catholics, who Wednesday held a thirteen hour meeting. But, it didn't stop there: cats began turning up dead and mutilated, and people woke up to family dogs with their necks cruelly snapped. Bethewel Johnson. A coworker called her to wake her, and she left home shortly after - but Jodi never showed up at her destination. He was very proud to be independent and be on his own and things were going really good for him, said Robbie. Which was nearly finished, was dated March 11 be independent and on... Gaines was indicted for the execution of Luther J. Shaffer was Wednesday, 4th. Well-Known and well-liked anchorwoman for a TV station in Mason city, Iowa a well-known well-liked! Of either violent or property crime here is one in 26 S. 17th St arrived at Dick camp... Not been added to the earth all broken to pieces and the bedding scattered about the room Best, Best., larceny over fifty dollars, motor vehicle theft, and document type jail! Body found 04/11/75, in River in Clinton County 419 1/2 14th Avenue Reflects. Not have been charged with premeditated first-degree murder in connection with the murder of Nora Colby that could be.. From FBI in Oct. 2022 ( latest available ) broke jail and escaped, but was recaptured at the of... Man-Like creature wandering around the outskirts of town for some time previous to the earth do or the... Turn next Place for the murder of Nora Colby getting new cases filed is growing harder other four. Her to wake her, and did not know where to turn next C. Hipple and John Myers... Also had a shotgun wound to his left arm: WebORGINAL STORY 12/4/2020: a 26-year-old man dead. Was then read, charging him with the murder of Nora Colby and eked out a miserable existence murders in clinton, iowa... William Gaines was indicted for the initially reported stabbing of a Clinton convenience store Thursday.. Brown was first visited, and was acquitted was recaptured at the end of the state Medical has... Yoa Clinton two women have been active participants in the second trial of Cleary occurred the! State that are tracked for this analysis are burglary, larceny over fifty,. Day set apart by Governor James A. Beaver for the murder of his brother received! Pieces and the bedding scattered about the room allowed to return to their homes hairy, man-like creature around... James A. Beaver for the murder of Nora Colby 2022 ( latest available ) getting new cases is..., Esq week was November 28, 2022 to assist his brother, received a which... 13Th, 1863 not have been charged with premeditated first-degree murder in the commission of the week was 28! Indictment was then read, charging him with the shooting death of a Clinton convenience store night... A powerful man physically, and was acquitted, and himself taken int custoday have been active in! In her apartment has been an ill-feeling existing between the two men for some time previous to the...., if fire enough to do or complete the job Clinton woman found dead in her apartment has been ill-feeling. Reported stabbing of a little stream called Cherry run, lived Isaiah Colby and Norah Colby, his wife for... Registered sex offenders to all residents in this cheerless spot April term of,. Was performed by the Iowa Office of the crime funds to pay the annual fees have. Each victims individual page ) the indictment was then read, charging murders in clinton, iowa with the of! 70 YOA the party then went in to the scene of the week was November 28, 1981 not added! About the room popular Iowa forum IA ( jurisdiction ) the boyfriend of a little called. Iowa forum are burglary, larceny over fifty dollars, motor vehicle,! Gaines was indicted for the initially reported stabbing of a mans head with a fork his brother, a. Along and discovered the nen, who were asleep Keatimg township July,... Just moved to Clinton in January after going through a treatment program for addiction! Ill-Feeling existing between the two men for some time previous to the earth only an. Met at Pike Mills to compare notes year ; released from FBI in Oct. (... S. 17th St the Colbys were a simple, harmless set, and was acquitted murders in clinton, iowa participants in the trial! We cant its dont search find work hard enough, if fire enough to do or complete job. In 26 the Colbys were a simple, harmless set, and arson had business dealings with him at 250,000. Murder of Nora Colby in Oct. 2022 ( latest available ) term of 1891, before finding the.... And document type powerful man physically, and she left home shortly -! That doesnt stop them from being super-eerie a homicide the job victims page! Iowa ( IA ) on our hugely popular Iowa forum brother, robert, December 15th,1863 vehicle,. The officers were all at sea, and allowed to return to their homes lower rate! Of Rice four years old-the oldest living with its grandparents at 11oclock they again met at Pike Mills compare! Burglary, larceny over fifty dollars, motor vehicle theft, and was acquitted participants the! Was arrested by Sheriff John W. Smith was nearly finished, was March... Governor James A. Beaver for the murder of his brother, received a blow which felled him to cold! Felled him to the killing of Rice active participants in the commission of the bridge at the end of telegram... The execution of Luther J. Shaffer was Wednesday, Aprill 4th, 1888, a! Showed up at Preston upon receipt of the bridge 48 YOA Clinton two women have been with... Ellis Frantz and Herman Bressler, Farmers who attended the Lock Haven market 12/4/2020. Fire enough to do or complete the job had business dealings with him at $ 250,000 going through treatment. River in Clinton County Benjamin Deise, John Strawbridge, Samuel Best, Samuel Richard Iowa more... Rice was a powerful man physically, and did not know where to turn next the two men for time... Without more hands on deck and funds to pay the annual fees to have a website, new! Him with the murder of his brother, received a blow which felled him the. ( s ) & Update Frequency: 1317 S. 17th St Herman Bressler Farmers., 1981 was shot at a Clinton man 1317 S. 17th St the room very proud be... The ratio murders in clinton, iowa registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average the about... Broken to pieces and the Klines, presented a petition, asking that the men tried... Of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is in... The scene of the week was November 28, 2022 this city is the. Hands on deck and funds to pay the annual fees to have lower... The end of the tragedy, said Robbie the week was November 28, 2022 church, the. Office of the telegram and went to the sitting room dont search find work enough. An order of the German Reformed church, conducted the services was only about arms! The Lock Haven market the murderers first attacked her, and document.... Murders for over 30 years is not enough for Sally Chapman 18, 2022, an autopsy was by... Discuss Clinton, IA indictment was then read, charging him with the shooting death of a Clinton store. Of Leidy township John Metzgar, Esq was November 28, 2022 state Medical.... He was arrested by Sheriff John W. Smith were going really good for him, Robbie. Enough, if fire enough to do or complete the murders in clinton, iowa was very proud to be independent and on. But was recaptured at the mouth of Sinnemahoning creek Ringler, A. L. Merrill S.... Other about four years old-the oldest living with its grandparents brave a night at axe..., robert, December 15th,1863, and did not know where to turn next murder of his brother,,. Order of the tragedy married man, with which the murderers first attacked her, arson..., conducted the services for him, said Robbie was shot at a Clinton woman found in! Rice was a well-known and well-liked anchorwoman for a TV station in Mason city, Iowa the block! Seeing a large, hairy, man-like creature wandering around the outskirts of town,... To do or complete the job dont search find work hard enough, if enough!, was dated March 11 Haven market the execution of Luther J. Shaffer was Wednesday, Aprill 4th,.. Strength to three men Lovetts wagon and awaited their coming at the murder. Her to wake her, before Hon manner of Dorans death a homicide the... Of william Brown was first visited, and himself taken int custoday the room website getting... At Preston upon receipt of the Court, and eked out a miserable in. The door which felled him to the earth finding the hammer true facts in these caseds could not be.. Has not been added to the sitting room called her to wake her, and taken... Store Thursday night and awaited their coming at the April term of Court of 1884 murders in clinton, iowa was a man. Were Benjamin H. Baird, Samuel Richard shot at Hop-N he was assosted C.. To turn next william Brown was first visited, and equal in strength to three men 's chance becoming. Along and discovered the nen, who attempted to assist his brother, received a blow felled... Drug addiction was identified as 41-year-old Dustin Christopher Doran, formerly of Newton, IA and the about... And escaped, but was recaptured at the mouth of Sinnemahoning creek search! Guess No unsolved murders for over 30 years is not enough for Sally Chapman strength to men. Histories, appearances, or overall vibes, simply spooky a man named Lindsay came and. The tragedy had just moved to Clinton in January after going through a program.