Maurice Bowman Murdered in Rapid-city, South-dakota age 17

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On July 29, 1962, a tragic event unfolded in Rapid City, South Dakota, when 17-year-old Maurice Donald Bowman was fatally shot by his father, John C. Bowman Jr. The incident occurred at the family's residence, where John Bowman also killed his wife, Alberta L. Bowman, and their younger son, Bruce Bernard Michael Bowman, before taking his own life. The weapon used in the killings was a .22-caliber pump-action rifle.

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Victim Details

name

Maurice Bowman

gender

Male

race

White / Caucasian

city

Rapid-city

state

SD

Date of Death

1962-07-29

Age at Death

17

First Name

Maurice

Last Name

Bowman

solved

Primary Suspect Deceased

Last Updated

11/26/2024

Maurice Bowman
Murdered

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