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Peggy Sue Altum

Case from Newton, KS dated Dec 15, 2023

Victim Details

Peggy Sue Altum

Female

White / Caucasian

Newton

KS

2023-12-15

74

Peggy

Sue Altum

Yes

07/09/2026

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In the quiet town of Newton, Kansas, a tragedy unfolded in the early morning hours of December 15, 2023, forever altering the lives of a local family. Peggy Sue Altum, a 74-year-old Caucasian female, was in her home on Terrace Drive when the peace was shattered by the sound of gunfire. The incident led to her untimely death and the arrest of her husband, leaving a community in shock and a family grappling with an inexplicable loss.

That morning, at approximately 1:45 a.m., a chilling 911 ...
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  • https://www.kansas.com/news/local/crime/article283235968.html
  • 101.3 KFDI: Newton man arrested for shooting his wife
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    Has anyone else been thinking about the tragedy of Peggy Sue Altum's murder in Newton? I've been rea... ...Read More
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    I’ve been thinking a lot about Peggy Sue Altum’s love for outdoor activities—it's clear that s... ...Read More
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