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Maudie Hassell

Death by Force
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Maudie Hassell, a 13-year-old girl, was tragically murdered on December 5, 1926, in Farwell, Texas. She was one of several victims in a horrific crime committed by her uncle and stepfather, George Jefferson Hassell. Hassell, an American serial killer and mass murderer, killed his wife and eight children, including Maudie, in a brutal attack that shocked the community.

The crime unfolded after an argument between Hassell and his wife, Susan Ferguson, regarding his sexual assault and impreg ...Read More
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    • Victim Details

    Maudie Hassell

    Female

    Farwell

    TX

    1926-12-02

    13

    Maudie

    Hassell

    11/06/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    Reading about what happened to Maudie Hassell and her family is just gut-wrenching. I wanted to talk... ...Read More
    01/12/2025
    I’ve been thinking a lot about the impact this tragedy must have had on the local community back i... ...Read More
    10/07/2024
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