Albert Edward Haven

Murdered
Case Description
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In the early morning hours of January 29, 1931, a mob stormed the small stone jail in Schafer, North Dakota, seizing Charles Bannon. They hanged him from a nearby bridge. This was North Dakota's last lynching.

Bannon, just 22 years old, had been held in the Schafer jail for only a few days. He was transferred from a more secure facility in Williston to face charges of murdering the six members of the Haven family. His father was also jailed, accused of being an accomplice.

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    Victim Details

    Albert Edward Haven

    Male

    Watford-city

    ND

    1930-02-09

    50

    Albert

    Edward Haven

    Yes

    11/26/2024

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    Has anyone come across any information regarding the presence of DNA evidence in the Albert case? I ... ...Read More
    12/04/2024
    We are reaching out to the community in hopes of finding answers and justice for the tragic murder o... ...Read More
    05/06/2023
    I am devastated to share that I knew Albert and I am heartbroken to hear the news of their murder. A... ...Read More
    04/16/2023
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