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Curtis Ross

Case from Independence, IA dated Nov 23, 2017

Victim Details

Curtis Ross

Male

White / Caucasian

Independence

IA

2017-11-23

31

Curtis

Ross

07/06/2026

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In the heart of southern Iowa's deer hunting season in November 2017, the life of 31-year-old Curtis Ross, a White male, was tragically cut short. An avid outdoorsman from Cedar Falls, Ross had traveled to Appanoose County for a few days of hunting following Thanksgiving. He was staying with a friend and had set up trail cameras and hunting stands in a remote area near Lake Rathbun.

When Ross failed to return to his friend's home, he was reported missing in the early hours of Saturday, No ...
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  • Mason City Globe Gazette: One arrested on homicide charges in death of Iowa hunter
  • Many questions in death of Iowa hunter, even after murder charge
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