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Long-unsolved Burkert-Atkison case spurs renewed state cooperation
Iowa and Missouri detectives revisit the 1980 Burkert and Atkison killings at the Amana Ramada Inn as veterans share files, seek new clues, and lean on retired investigators for continuity. Community volunteers keep memory alive via online groups and public tips.
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Michelle Martinko
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