Shirley Carter

Death by Force
Case Description
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On June 19, 2015, Shirley Carter, a 68-year-old grandmother, was found shot to death in the kitchen of her rural Lacona, Iowa farmhouse, which she shared with her husband, Bill Carter. The investigation into her murder involved multiple agencies, including the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, and several local police departments.

Shirley's death was discovered by her son, Jason Carter, who claimed to have found her body in the kitchen. ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Shirley Carter

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Lacona

    IA

    2015-06-19

    68

    Shirley

    Carter

    01/03/2025

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