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Hawk Murder Trial Nears Verdict In Spencer Case
The Hawk murder trial of C. A. Hawk for the death of Lydia Morris in Rossie Clay County proceeded in Spencer with M. F. Healy prosecuting and defense led by F. C. Davidson and Faville. Key testimony covered plans for an abortion, admission of abuse claims, and Hawk’s movements July 2 to 8, while Miss Morris died November 14 after a long illness attributed to complications from the operation.
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Hawk
Spencer
C. A. Hawk
Lydia Morris
Rossie
Clay County
M. F. Healy
Ft. Dodge
Jansen
F. C. Davidson
Hoe
Healy
Whea
Faville
Storm Lake
Heald
Wm. Johnson
Rossis
Hawks
Misa Morris
Johnson
Johnoon
Miss Morris
Nordstrom
Les
Mrs. Morris
van Ness
Alden
Iowa City
Schooler
Des Moines
Mel Creight
Sake
Luverne
Minnesota
Colorado