Anderson Herald in Anderson, Indiana

Husband Faces Death Charge in Indianapolis Church Tragedy

Clifford Groover 57 faced a murder charge after admitting he shot his estranged wife Nita 45 on the steps of Holy Cross Church rectory. He was bound over to the grand jury and arrested near Shelbyville six hours after the Sunday shooting. The Rev. Dennis Spalding described Groover as dazed, while Groover said he fired as his wife ran toward help. Mrs Groover had filed for divorce Sept. 6. Also, Joseph M Allman, son of Charles and Mrs. Allman, will enter Antioch College as a freshman this fall with orientation starting Sept 22.