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Lester Schmidt

Death by Force
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In the summer of 1974, a shadow fell over the small city of Aurora, Nebraska, with the death of Lester Schmidt, a 24-year-old Caucasian male. The circumstances surrounding his passing on July 13, 1974, remain shrouded in mystery, leaving a lingering sense of unease in the community. To this day, the case is listed among Aurora's unsolved deaths, a cold case waiting for a break that might finally bring clarity and closure.

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  • Obituary for Russell R. Schmidt Sr. - Schneider Leucht Merwin Cooney
  • Cecil Henry Floyd - Wikipedia
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    Victim Details

    Lester Schmidt

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Aurora

    NE

    1974-07-13

    24

    Lester

    Schmidt

    11/04/2025

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