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John Henry Dillingham

Case from Platte-city, MO dated Aug 20, 1900

Victim Details

John Henry Dillingham

Male

White / Caucasian

Platte-city

MO

1900-08-20

46

John

Henry Dillingham

07/14/2026

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In the late summer of 1900, a tragic series of events unfolded in Platte County, Missouri, culminating in the death of Sheriff John Henry Dillingham, a 46-year-old Caucasian male. The prelude to this tragedy began on August 19, 1900, when a local physician, Dr. Sterling Price "Sturley" Harrington, attempted to murder his wife, Mary. She managed to escape and sought refuge in Platte City. The following morning, August 20th, Dr. Harrington, in a violent rampage, shot and killed his mother-in-law, ...
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    I’ve been digging into the timeline and there’s something that really strikes me about John Henr... ...Read More
    01/11/2025
    Has anyone looked into the psychological state of Dr. Harrington leading up to the tragic events? It... ...Read More
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