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Augusta hermit Loren Rooks found dead near bike
Loren Rooks 85 lived alone among cans and pets in woods near Augusta Kansas. Found Sept 3 beside his bicycle with nearly $5,000 in his pocket. Funeral held after 50 attended including 13 Veterans of Foreign Wars members. Old man a fixture in town, neighbors recalled his quiet routines and independence. Autopsy says fractured skull. cause unclear.
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