Peggy Sue Altum Murdered in Newton, Kansas age 74

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On December 15, 2023, in Newton, Kansas, 74-year-old Peggy Sue Altum was shot during a domestic incident at her residence on Terrace Drive. She was transported to Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, where she succumbed to her injuries the following day.

Authorities arrested her husband, 70-year-old Edward Altum, at the scene. Initially charged with attempted first-degree murder, the charge was elevated to first-degree murder after Peggy's passing. He remains in custody as the investigati ...Read More

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Victim Details

name

Peggy Sue Altum

gender

Female

race

White / Caucasian

city

Newton

state

KS

Date of Death

2023-12-15

Age at Death

74

First Name

Peggy

Last Name

Sue Altum

solved

Yes

Last Updated

12/12/2024

Peggy Sue Altum
Murdered

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