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Too Long at the Fair: Murder of Robert McQuestian 1873

Murder Victim Robert McQuestian Resident of Alpha, Illinois ?-1873 Cause of Death: Kicked and Stabbed Motive: Robbery Murder Scene and Date Attacked at the Scott County Fair Found at 18th and Brady Streets Davenport, Iowa Scott County September 5, 1873 … Continue reading

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“Maniac” in the Drugstore: Murder of Lucille Bacher 1955

Murder Victim Lucille Lenore Bacher 43-year-old Owner Lincoln Avenue Pharmacy 1912-1955 Cause of Death: Bludgeoned, Throat Slashed Motive: Robbery Murder Scene and Date Lincoln Avenue Pharmacy South Lincoln & Redwood avenues Davenport, Iowa Scott County November 29, 1955 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ By … Continue reading

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“The Tattooed Lady”: Murder of Margaret Treese 1947

Murder Victim Margaret Treese “The Tattooed Lady” 34-year-old Sideshow Performer Laundry Employee 1913-1947 Cause of Death: Bludgeoned, Stabbed, Run Over With Car Motive: Sexual Psychopathy Murder Scene and Date Entrance Credit Island Davenport, Iowa Scott County September 30, 1947 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ … Continue reading

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