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In the spring of 1979, the disappearance of a young boy cast a dark shadow over the city of Topeka, Kansas. Twelve-year-old John 'Jack' Hanrahan, a White male, was last seen on May 20, 1979, at Gage Bowl in Topeka. A frantic search for the boy ensued, gripping the community with fear and uncertainty. The hope of his safe return tragically faded when, ten days after he went missing, his body was discovered in a creek in neighboring Osage County. The discovery confirmed the community's worst fears ...
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  • Hanrahan v. Horn - Case Law
  • Hanrahan v. Horn :: 1983 :: Kansas Supreme Court Decisions
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