Audrey Marie Matson Kellie
Murdered

Case Description

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On October 18, 1975, in Sutherland, Nebraska, 57-year-old Audrey Marie Matson Kellie was tragically killed alongside five members of her family. The victims included her husband, James Henry Kellie, aged 66; their son, David LeRoy Kellie, aged 32; and three grandchildren: Florence Marie Kellie, aged 10; Deanna Lynn Kellie, aged 6; and Daniel Leroy Kellie, aged 5. All six family members died from gunshot wounds inflicted in their home.

The perpetrator, Erwin Charles Simants, was a 29-yea ...Read More

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Victim Details

name

Audrey Marie Matson Kellie

gender

Female

race

White / Caucasian

city

Sutherland

state

Date of Death

1975-10-18

Age at Death

First Name

Audrey

Last Name

Marie Matson Kellie

Last Updated

12/31/2024

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01/23/2024

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12/27/2023

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05/16/2023

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