Murder at Mu Beta Sigma Initiation Reveals Poisoned Student
The report chronicles Stuart Jordan’s sudden death during a fraternity initiation and the Philadelphia detective Tommy Rankin's probe. It details suspected motives tied to Jordan’s will, guardian Howard Merrick, and a tangle of suspects including Vandalia residents Ralph Buckley and Walter Randall. Rankin weighs Merrick’s opportunity and movements, seeking alibis and the trail of stolen keys and funds while pursuing a dangerous lead across university circles.
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Warwick
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Poison plot in a college lab mystery deepens
Detective Rankin questions chemistry graduate student Kenneth Heyward about a murder tied to conine and atropine thefts in a university lab. Heyward confirms last access Tuesday, notes locks and keys, and points to Professor Harris, Nichols, dorm mate Frank Powell, and Ned Patterson as possible connections.
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Ned Patterson
Estherville County Board Proceedings Summary
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