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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1995
Page
6
In Cuba Kansas six months after Gladys Knedlick, 79, was found shot and stabbed in her home near Narka fear and outrage linger. Residents recount privacy invasion while a rural psychology expert notes crime fear stems from signs of decline and random, not planned, violence. The community braces for reminders in daily routines and fundraisers.
A February 1994 Kansas State University poll finds rural Kansans less worried about crime than city residents. Urbanites see rising crime at 76 percent, while 57 percent of rural residents think local crime has increased. Local figures caution that the rural ethic of openness may be harmed, with victims and officials noting lasting psychological impact from violence. Two Nebraska men face first degree murder and theft charges tied to a September slaying, with a March 27 trial date in Republic County. The case links burglaries in Buffalo County to a fatal home invasion and car theft, ending with the suspects found in a parked vehicle in a Kansas city park. Community leaders voice shock, but emphasize enduring rural friendliness while noting heightened suspicion of strangers. Knedrick’s friends recall her warmth and regular attendance at high school games, underscoring the tragedy’s impact on a close-knit town.
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