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Andrew Helgelien

Death by Force
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Andrew Helgelien, a 49-year-old Norwegian-American man, met a tragic end on January 14, 1908, in La Porte, Indiana. His death was linked to one of the most infamous serial killers in American history, Belle Gunness. Helgelien had traveled from South Dakota to La Porte after responding to a matrimonial advertisement placed by Gunness, who was known for luring men to her farm under the guise of seeking companionship and financial partnership. Upon arriving, Helgelien was never heard from again, pr ...Read More
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  • How a farm girl became the 'butcher' of lonely men - New York Post
  • Belle Gunness, the 'La Porte Ghoul' whose siren song led lonely ...
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    Victim Details

    Andrew Helgelien

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    La Porte County

    IN

    1908-01-14

    49

    Andrew

    Helgelien

    11/18/2025

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