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Giffen Convicted of Murder in Iowa Trial
The lengthy Giffen murder trial in Ringsted ends with a guilty verdict after two days of closing arguments. State and defense spar over insanity and evidence while jurors deliberate. testimony covered the body handling, alleged perjury, and the defendant’s dramatic account. Court crowd remains large as proceedings move toward sentencing.
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Pont
Tessa
Williams
Fimet
Ames Giffen
Hess
Wilson
Rhonalt
Ringsted
Coleman
Tom Nivison
Giffen
Gilbert
Mary
Wiliams
J. J. Hess
Gilbert Giffen
Mar. Fredrickson
A. W. Clayton
John Taylor
DeLand
M. E. Wilson
Harold Christensen
A. J
Phagefield
Carl Hanson
Peterson
Theestfield
Christensen
Gratmeyer
Algona
Morton
Flo
Grant
Stits
Bancroft
Eagle Grove
Fredricksen
Burton H. Hill
Des Moines
Ife