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Leah Rowlands

Case from Cozad, NE dated Mar 10, 1997

Victim Details

Leah Rowlands

Female

White / Caucasian

Cozad

NE

1997-03-10

41

Leah

Rowlands

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In the small town of Cozad, Nebraska, Leah Rowlands, a 41-year-old Caucasian mother of two, was building a new life. She had moved to the quiet community to be with her boyfriend, leaving behind what was described as an abusive previous relationship. Known for being hardworking and outgoing, she had recently started a job at the local Amoco gas station just off Interstate 80. Things were looking up for Leah, and on March 9, 1997, she was promoted to the position of store manager.

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