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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1977

Page

4

Couple hunted in murder of widow

Indiana authorities and the FBI seek Howard R. Willard and Marjorie S. Pollitt in connection with the multimillion dollar murder and robbery of widow Marjorie Jackson, amid three other arrests. Investigators say up to 3 million may be missing, with about 6.6 million accounted for from Jackson’s withdrawals. The couple reportedly fled Indianapolis with a house trailer and a 1972 car, possibly driving a smaller trailer as they vanished after a Jan theft link and alleged plan for the crime.

Endianapolis FBI Marjorie Jackson Howard R. Willard Marjorie S. Pollitt Mooresville Ind Kirkman Willard Pollitt Indianapolis

Mysterious Indianapolis heiress shot dead in locked home

Marguerite O Connell Jackson, 66, heir to an Indiana grocery fortune, lived quietly in Indianapolis. She was slain by burglars who stole an estimated 3 million dollars and set the house ablaze days later. Neighbors recall a cautious, devout woman with $5 million in cash hidden at home.

Indianapolis Ind Marjorie Jackson Jackson Indiana Virginia Button Hangry Marguerite O' Connell Chester H. Jackson Sie Chester Jackson Lafayette Andrew Jackson Kentucky Standard Food Stores

Millionaire widow tied to embezzlement case and fortune

Mrs. Jackson, reclusive Indianapolis widow of Lafayette Andrew Jackson, faced a bank embezzlement case after her executor stole nearly $700,000. She hid wealth at her home, survived burglaries, and died at 77 with a contested estate. Neighbors described eccentric routines and fear surrounding the fortune.

Ms. Jackson Heroney FBI Mrs. Jackson Jackson Jesse Lee Miller

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