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John Sovea, a 25-year-old man, was tragically killed on November 27, 1903. His death was part of a series of violent crimes committed by Peter Neidermeyer, a convicted serial killer. Neidermeyer, along with his accomplices Gustave Marx, Harry van Dine, and Emil Roeski, was responsible for multiple murders across Illinois and Indiana. Sovea was one of eight victims murdered by Neidermeyer and his associates during their crime spree.
Neidermeyer was ultimately apprehended in 1904 and convic ...Read More
Neidermeyer was ultimately apprehended in 1904 and convic ...Read More
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John Sovea
Male
Southwest Asian (Indian / Pakistani)
Indianapolis
IN
1903-11-27
25
John
Sovea
11/30/2025
Forum Posts (2)
Has anyone looked into the background of Neidermeyer’s accomplices, especially Gustave Marx? I’v... ...Read More
06/16/2023
06/16/2023
It's so sobering to think about how John Sovea's life was cut short at such a young age. I recently ... ...Read More
04/23/2023
04/23/2023
