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Who murdered Alta Marie Braun in 1917?
In the late summer of 1917, the small town of Le Mars, Iowa, was visited by the Yankee Robinson Circus, an event that brought with it an air of excitement and festivity. For twelve-year-old Caucasian female, Alta Braun, the evening of August 20th was an opportunity for simple childhood joy. With a dime from her father, she set off to enjoy the merry-go-round, a bright spot in a life that had taken on adult responsibilities, as she cared for her invalid stepmother and young half-sister. After her ...Read More
In the late summer of 1917, the small town of Le Mars, Iowa, was visited by the Yankee Robinson Circus, an event that brought with it an air of excitement and festivity. For twelve-year-old Caucasian female, Alta Braun, the evening of August 20th was an opportunity for simple childhood joy. With a dime from her father, she set off to enjoy the merry-go-round, a bright spot in a life that had taken on adult responsibilities, as she cared for her invalid stepmother and young half-sister. After her ...Read More
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Alta Braun
May 25, 2024
Female
Caucasian / White
Le Mars
IA
1917-08-21
1917-08-21
1905-01-18
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Alta Braun
Alta
Braun
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11/05/2025
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Just today, I found myself reflecting on the case of young Alta Braun and can't help but feel a stro... ...Read More
10/21/2024
10/21/2024
I was reading about Alta Braun's case today and was struck by how close-knit the Le Mars community s... ...Read More
02/03/2024
02/03/2024
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03/28/2023
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03/28/2023
