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Black Hand and the Coal Miner: Murder of Nicollo Vinceri 1920

Murder Victim Nicollo Vinceri 44-year-old Miner Block Coal Company 1875-1920 Cause of Death: Gunshot Motive: Black Hand Vendetta Murder Scene and Date Vinceri Home 1518 S. 18th Street Centerville, Iowa Appanoose County February 10, 1920 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ By Nancy Bowers Written … Continue reading →

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Baby in the Pasteboard Box: Murder of a Newborn Girl 1881

Murder Victim Newborn Girl 1881-1881 Cause of Death: Acid or Lye Motive: Infanticide Murder Scene and Date Centerville, Iowa Appanoose County March 30, 1881 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ By Nancy Bowers Written August 2011 On Wednesday March 30, 1881, 56-year-old Appanoose County Treasurer … Continue reading →

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