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William Hauptreif

Case from Niederwald, TX dated Apr 07, 1923

Victim Details

William Hauptreif

Male

White / Caucasian

Niederwald

TX

1923-04-07

14

William

Hauptreif

07/10/2026

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William Hauptreif, a 14-year-old boy, tragically passed away on April 7, 1923, under mysterious circumstances. His death was part of a series of fatalities within the Hauptreif family, which raised suspicions and eventually led to a criminal investigation. William, along with his siblings, succumbed to an unidentified illness that caused severe pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. His older sister Lydia, aged 10, died just four days before him, and his younger brother Hubert, aged 8, passed away a few ...
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