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Justin Hook Jr.

Case from Drakesville, IA dated Apr 03, 1984

Victim Details

Justin Hook Jr.

Male

White / Caucasian

Drakesville

IA

1984-04

20

Justin

Hook Jr.

07/05/2026

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In the quiet, rural landscape of Davis County, Iowa, a horrific discovery in April 1984 shattered the peace of the small community of Drakesville. The body of 20-year-old Justin Hook Jr. was found outside his burned-out mobile home on April 13, 1984. It was soon determined that the young, White male had been bludgeoned to death. This grim finding was only the beginning of a tragic series of events that would unfold over the following days, revealing a triple homicide that would haunt the area fo ...
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  • DNA ties executed man, '84 triple homicide in Iowa
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    I’ve been delving into the tragic case of Justin Hook Jr., his mom Sara Link, and... ...Read More
    09/26/2024
    Does anyone else find it eerie how thin the thread of connection can be in some cases? Thinking abou... ...Read More
    07/24/2024
    It's been haunting to learn about the tragedy that struck Justin Hook Jr., his mother Sara Link, and... ...Read More
    07/01/2024
    I've been thinking a lot about that poor family and the weight they've had to carry all these years ... ...Read More
    03/19/2024
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