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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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Victim Details

Lester Schmidt

Male

White / Caucasian

Aurora

NE

1974-07-13

24

Lester

Schmidt

01/01/2026