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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 ...Read More
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Maurice Bow
Male
White / Caucasian
Rapid City
SD
1962-07-29
17
Maurice
Bow
Primary Suspect Deceased
11/05/2025
Forum Posts (3)
I came across the Bowman family tragedy recently, and something that stood out to me was how importa... ...Read More
02/21/2024
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
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
02/14/2023
