Bruce Bernard Michael Bowman Murdered in Rapid-city, South-dakota age 13

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On July 29, 1962, in Rapid City, South Dakota, a tragic event unfolded within the Bowman family home. John C. Bowman Jr., the family patriarch, fatally shot his wife, Alberta L. Bowman, and their two sons, Maurice D. Bowman, aged 17, and Bruce Bernard Michael Bowman, aged 13, before taking his own life. The incident shocked the local community, leaving many questions unanswered.

The bodies were discovered by two guests who had stayed at the Bowman residence the previous night. All four ...Read More

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Victim Details

name

Bruce Bernard Michael Bowman

gender

Male

race

White / Caucasian

city

Rapid-city

state

SD

Date of Death

1962-07-29

Age at Death

13

First Name

Bruce

Last Name

Bernard Michael Bowman

solved

Primary Suspect Deceased

Last Updated

11/26/2024

Bruce Bernard Michael Bowman
Murdered

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