He staggered a few feet, and fell dead. Crime risk data are updated annually. 500 Block of South 9th Street Homicide William Gaines was brought before Court May 12th, 1864. and sentenced to be hanged. Brown and T.C. 19 YOA The best hidden gems and little known destinations - straight to your inbox. Divisions within the Iowa DPS: Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement, Iowa State Patrol, Iowa State Fire Marshal Division, Iowa Division of Intelligence and Fusion Center, and Administrative Services Division. 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. Frank A. Heydrick, barber, Second ward, Lock Haven. Policeman Philip M. Paul was shot and killed by Charles Cleary. Find ICC on Facebook 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. Sugar Creek, Browns Station, IA Rishel and Jacob Ocker. William Eyer, farmer, Beech Creek township. Clinton, IA and Cedrick Hood, 26, from Clinton was shot at Hop-N 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. The floor and walls of this room were all bespattered with blood. Pam was a good friend of mine and both of her parents went to their grave not knowing a thing about what happened to her. Here they met their death at the hand of the assassin Saturday evening, August 6th, 1887. Searches are being Entering the house Mrs. Colby and her nephew found the child of Isaiah and Nora, a bright, black-eyed little one, almost starved. He still has not been added to the cold case files. Isaiah Colby was thirty-six years of age. Clinton, IA 0 IOWA CITY, Iowa (KWWL)-- Officers were called to 118 South Clinton Street just after midnight Sunday for reports of a shot fired. Sally Chapman, I suggest you sign up for the Citizen Police Academy Class which is now open for enrollment and begins February 5, 2015. The jurors were as follows: D. C. Chambers, Byron Vandersloot. On the day of the murder Kehoes wife, after a quarrel with her husband, left her home and went to her fathers house, a short distance away. The commonwealth was represented by A. W Brungard and Hon. Charles Brown took the brake stick from Lovetts wagon and awaited their coming at the end of the bridge. If not they may have exhume her remains. Of Herculean build. 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. Clinton, IA (jurisdiction) The twins, who were born in 1933, were believed to have some sort of ESP that connected them so they could feel one another's pain as well as knowing exactly what was happening with the other one. The latter took his gun and went to the house, and ordered Hoy to get out at once, and threatened him with death if he failed to comply width his arbitrary request. Charles Brown , the murderer, was also a man of about the same age. 419 1/2 14th Avenue S. Wisconsin Murder Trial Share this 54 Clinton, IA Clinton, IA 52732 Phone: (563) 242-7101 Email: news@clintonherald.com. Judith I. Reed The case was again carried to the Supreme Court,and the judgment of the lower court sustained. When the case was bought up the following jury was impaneled: David R. Summerson. 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? William Lovett, who attempted to assist his brother, received a blow which felled him to the earth. Hullman, a son-in-law of Mrs. Nurre, became alarmed, and the latter went to the Nurre residence to investigate. City-data.com does not guarantee the accuracy or timeliness of any information on this site. 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. Louis Dale Reed, Sr. She reportedly could not enter the church, and showed extreme aversion to anything religious very suddenly. 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. Thomas Leach was bought before Judge Linn, December 23d, 1863, and sentenced to ten years in the Eastern penitentiary. WebDiscover historical Iowa newspaper archives from 1800-2023 in more than 3.19 billion old newspaper articles about 8.5 billion people! After his term expired, he returned to Kettle Creek, and is a resident of the section at present writing. Agency: Clinton County Sheriffs Office 319-242-9311, Undetermined Eyes: Blue I guess no unsolved murders for over 30 years is not enough for Sally Chapman. He had a wife and three children, who yet reside in Dunnstown. Copyright 2022 KWQC. Clinton County WebClinton County Administration Building. What happened to Jodi Huisentruit? Homicide 53 YOA And as good as DNA technology is, you need Day to match it to, I feel a deep sympathy for all family members suffering the loss of missing family. And learned that Shaffer had stayed there the night before and had left that morning. Hotels were crowed. The NeighborhoodScout search engine is covered under US Patents No. WebThirty-year-old Trevor Ward has been charged with first-degree murder and first-degree arson. Unidentified Body 902 S. 14th Street The case was tried before Hon. Josh 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. Reflects 2021 calendar year; released from FBI in Oct. 2022 (latest available). Crime : Clinton, IA: Decorah, IA: United States: Violent Crime: 42.5: 9.9: 22.7: Property Crime: 62.6: 23.2: 35.4: Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime) Clinton Iowa - 1/14/2010 I have a love/hate relationship with Clinton. Kehoe went to the place and demanded his wifes return. We can hardly pick up a paper without reading of some one of these persons meeting a fate similar to that met with by Mr. and Mrs. Nurre. Clinton, IA Johnson was tried for being an accomplice of Shaffer, as the threats he had made againsst the Colbys led people to think he was guilty. Top notch Clinton PD. WebCLINTON, Iowa (AP) -- The stabbing death of a Clinton woman appears to have been motivated by robbery, police said. 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. The apartment was a place he proudly boasted about on Facebook, as a symbol that his life was on the up and up. Princeton, IA 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. Charles Shoemaker, clerk, Second ward, LockHaven. Des Moines IA 50319https://dps.iowa.gov. Benjamin Deise, John Strawbridge, Samuel Richard. 48 YOA WebCLINTON, Iowa (AP) The boyfriend of a Clinton woman found dead in her apartment has been charged with first-degree murder. That normally requires a court order and money. Age at Report: 19 It will never change. 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. WebPolice: Clinton man murdered on New Year's morning The two women and a man named Donivan Chambers, 28, fled the scene and were later located by police in their escape The Cleary murder occurred at Renovo, Clinton County, Pa, march 12th, 1889. Clinton, IA (jurisdiction) I guess 19 solved murders in a row is not ever changing. 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. 7,043,501 and 7,680,859. With a crime rate of 39 per one thousand residents, Clinton has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. Isaiah Colby was a son of Mrs. Anna Colby, born previous to her marriage with John Colby. I was a senior in high school when he was shot dead. 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. The murderers commenced to wipe up the pool of blood. On Tuesday evening, June 8, 1976, Clinton police arrived at the Barrettes family doorstop to notify them Stevens body had washed ashore and been found near the Mississippi River. Judge Clifton Newman granted the Resources It all began in 1903, when several of Van Meters most well-respected citizens reported seeing a half-human, half-animal creature with enormous bat wings flying around town. There are a lot more over the years who aren't listed. I remember speaking with his daughter not long after he was found. Homicide It was seen by several different townsfolk on several different occasions, but nobody ever quite figured out what happened that summer. Crime : Clinton, IA: Decorah, IA: United States: Violent Crime: 42.5: 9.9: 22.7: Property Crime: 62.6: 23.2: 35.4: Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime) Clinton Iowa - 1/14/2010 I have a love/hate relationship with Clinton. Case Summaries Phone (563)244-0569 Fax (563)244-0577. A verdict was rendered in substance that Isaiah and Nora Colby were shot to death by a person or persons unknown to the jury. And C. A.Mayer for the defense. Forensic technology has progressed to such a point where skeletons provide usable DNA and a more specific age of the victim. We dont have nearly as much crime as many of the larger states and, for the most part, life around here is quiet. He also had a shotgun wound to his left arm. 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. The petition was granted, and Shaffer was selected by the prosecution. He was arrested by Sheriff John W. Smith. There was a large gash in the back of his head and another, which the doctor thought severed the jugular vein in his neck. WebThe Clinton Police Department responded to the 700 block of Park Place for the initially reported stabbing of a mans head with a fork. 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. And the other about four years old-the oldest living with its grandparents. The indications were that when Mrs. Nurre entered this room she had barricaded the door. The purpose and omittiong the name of Isaiah Colby was that if Shaffer should by any technicality be acquitted on the charge of killing Nora, he could then be arraigned ofr the murder of Isaiah. The volume of emails, questions, tips, and new cases is daunting. When officers arrived on scene, they found Antoine Sampson, 43, lying in the Louis Dale Reed, Sr. He was assosted by C. A. Mayer and S. D. Ball. Bethewel Johnson. 55 YOA Follow ICC on Twitter, GONE COLD: EXPLORING IOWAS UNSOLVED MURDERS, Iowa Missing Person Information Clearinghouse. 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. I have found nothing online about Terry Leon Johnston except for this post. 1900 North 3rd St., Clinton, IA 52733. 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. Paul had arrested Cleary for boisterous conduct, and had taken him to the lock-up. Very,very sad. He never made it to the store. A feeling of enmity existed betweeen the Lovetts and Browns, and during the day a quarrel took place. WebORGINAL STORY 12/4/2020: A 26-year-old man is dead after being shot at a Clinton convenience store Thursday night. Its a tragic outcome from a circumstance that Dorans family says originated with just needing help with rent. 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? George G. Irwin. The following named persons served as jurors: Thomas Yarnel, Thomas Brooks. This murder occurred in 1884. June 5-6, 1976. John H. Orvis and S. R. Peale. There are some places in our lovely state that are, thanks to their histories, appearances, or overall vibes, simply spooky. And for more of the creepy and macabre in Iowa, be sure to check out this haunted road trip. 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. 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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. There is no reason why the young unidentified lady shouldnt have been identified by now. 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