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William Curtis Steffen

Case from La-belle, MO dated Jul 16, 2021

Victim Details

William Curtis Steffen

Male

White / Caucasian

La-belle

MO

2021-07-16

81

William

Curtis Steffen

07/14/2026

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On July 16, 2021, the community of La Belle, Missouri, was shaken by the violent death of 81-year-old William Curtis Steffen, a White male resident known affectionately to friends and neighbors as 'Bill.' The tragic discovery was made at his farmhouse near La Belle by a propane delivery driver who had arrived at the property for a routine service. Steffen was found unresponsive on the back porch of his home, prompting an immediate response from local law enforcement and emergency services.
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  • newstribune.com: Police, family seek clues in Missouri man's shooting death
  • William Curtis Steffen, age 81 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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