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Tag Archives: Dr. L.A. Hammer

“No Necking Here”: Murder of Harry Overturf 1925

Nancy Bowers

Murder Victim Stephen Harry Overturf, Jr. 32-year-old Farmer & Laborer Former Iowa National Guard Sgt. 1893-1925 Cause of Death: Gunshot Motive: Robbery Murder Scene and Date Lane Leading to Overturf Home One Mile East of Ottumwa, Iowa Wapello County July … Continue reading →

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