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Maurice Bow

Case from Rapid City, SD dated Jul 29, 1962

Victim Details

Maurice Bow

Male

White / Caucasian

Rapid City

SD

1962-07-29

17

Maurice

Bow

Primary Suspect Deceased

06/26/2026

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In the summer of 1962, a profound tragedy struck the community of Rapid City, South Dakota, forever altering the lives of a well-known local family. On July 29th, Maurice Donald Bowman, a 17-year-old white male, lost his life in a devastating series of events that unfolded within the walls of his own home. The quiet of that day was shattered by an act of violence that claimed not only Maurice's life but also those of his mother, Alberta L. Bowman, and his younger brother, Bruce Bernard Michael B ...
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  • Rapid City Journal: Mass murder mystery: New book delves into family slayings in 1962
  • Maurice Donald Bowman, age 17 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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    I came across the Bowman family tragedy recently, and something that stood out to me was how importa... ...Read More
    02/21/2024
    Has anyone else looked into John Bowman's mental health records from the Yankton State Hospital? It ... ...Read More
    04/05/2023
    I recently came across the tragic case of the Bowman family from 1962, and it’s been on my mind ev... ...Read More
    02/14/2023
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