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Murder trials across Iowa highlight grim cases in 1880s era
The report details multiple 19th century Iowa murder cases with suspect Throst facing trial for the Dorshester girl's death near Dan Chester, while Peter Klli pleads guilty to Esther Kersten’s murder and A M Schmidt is found guilty of manslaughter in Dubuque. Effie Ash cleared in West Union. Sheriff praised tracking dogs for leading to Throst’s confession and location of stolen horse and saddle.
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Waukon
Dea
Éasserty
Musder
Throst
Elkader
Peter Kllinow
Esther
Kersten
A. M. Schmidt
Andrew Happ
Dubuque
Buena Vista
Ashbaugh
West Union
Effle Ash
Arthur Cahes
Dorshester
Otto Beler
Taylor
Reine
Dors
Orhers
Agents of
Law and Order
Ftes
Sten