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Orchard murders described as worst mass slaying of century
In Yuba City California two weeks ago a spree of killings left 25 transient workers dead with bodies buried in shallow graves at an orchard along the Feather River. Victims include Clarence Estelle Dobyness and others identified from photos. Juan V. Corona, migrant contractor, faces a preliminary hearing as his attorney claims innocence.
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Yuba City
Calif
Feather River
Clarence Estelle Dobyness
William E. Kamp
Edward M. Cupp
Elbert J. Riley
Kenneth E. Whitacre
Siguard E. Heierman
Mark B. Shields
Raymond Muchache
J. L. Sullivan Ranch
U.S
Sacramento County
Marysville- Yuba
Roy Whiteaker
Whiteaker
Juan V. Corona
Corona
Richard Hawk