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James Henry Kellie

Case from Sutherland, NE dated Oct 18, 1975

Victim Details

James Henry Kellie

Male

White / Caucasian

Sutherland

NE

1975-10-18

66

James

Henry Kellie

06/22/2026

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In the quiet town of Sutherland, Nebraska, on October 18, 1975, a horrific chain of events unfolded, forever marking the community and the lives of the Kellie family. James Henry Kellie, a 66-year-old White male, became one of the victims in a brutal slaying that claimed the lives of six family members. The day had been unremarkable, with the man responsible, Erwin Charles Simants, spending the afternoon drinking with family and friends at local bars.

As evening descended, Simants, who li ...
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  • James Henry Kellie (1909-1975) - Find a Grave Memorial
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