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Mystery of Hoganson Farm Murder Deepens
Chicago reports a farm murder near Marengo where Oscar Hoganson’s body was found in a chicken house, with a bloody hatchet nearby. Suspect John Bedford, once missing Hoganson, is being brought back to Chicago after neighbors recall a man driving away in October. Arvilla Hogenson’s intuition guided the search. investigators note blunt instruments and a possible second wound.
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Marengo
Oscar Hoganson
John N. Bedford
Bedford
Hoganson
Ells
Beatrice, Keb
Arvilla Hogensog
Arvilla
Hogangan
James
Howanson
Esk
Dew Davy
Beith