Mary Haven

Murdered
Case Description
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In early February 1930, the Haven family—Albert, 50; Lulia, 39; their sons Daniel, 18, Leland, 14, Charles, 2; and their infant daughter Mary, 2 months old—resided on a farm near Schafer, North Dakota, just east of Watford City. On or about February 9, 1930, all six family members were brutally murdered.

Charles Bannon, a 22-year-old hired hand on the Haven farm, remained on the property after the family's disappearance, claiming he had rented the place and that the Havens had move ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Mary Haven

    Female

    Watford-city

    ND

    1930-02-09

    Mary

    Haven

    Yes

    11/26/2024

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    It is concerning how little media coverage there has been for the case of Mary. This is a serious is... ...Read More
    06/21/2023
    Has anyone heard if there will be a candlelight vigil for Mary? I think it would be a beautiful way ... ...Read More
    06/20/2023
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    Lulia Haven

    Murdered: Feb 09, 1930
    In early February 1930, the Haven family—comprising Albert Haven, 50; his wife, Lulia "Lulu" Lane e ...Read More