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Lester Aue

Case from Cincinnati, OH dated Dec 21, 1956

Victim Details

Lester A Aue

Male

Cincinnati

OH

1956-12-21

54

Lester

Aue

07/21/2026

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Lester Allen Aue, a 54-year-old prominent Cincinnati businessman and socialite, tragically lost his life on December 21, 1956. He was killed in a shooting incident that also claimed the life of his 17-year-old daughter, Susan Aue, and Gordon Pape Jr., a 19-year-old. The incident occurred on December 21, 1956, and was reported by the Associated Press.

The shooting was a result of a violent altercation, and the investigation revealed that Gordon Pape Jr. was involved in the incident. Pape w ...
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  • Lester Allen Aue (1902-1956) - Find a Grave Memorial
  • Lester A Aue, age 54 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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