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Not Easy Way Notified by Telephone in Maudsley Case
Mrs. Maudsley learned of her son Patrick Maudsley’s murder after a New Year’s morning attack in Honolulu, while relatives and Cedar Rapids police sought information. The tale covers miscommunication between Honolulu and mainland agencies, Western Union notification issues, and the emotional toll on the family as they seek details and closure.
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Pat
Maudsley
Patrick Maudsley
Barnett
Western Union
Marion
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Department
Clift
Honolulu
Richard Wong
Wong
Hawaii
Maurice Lee
Canada
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