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Laura Wharff

Case from Altoona, IA dated Jan 12, 2010

Victim Details

Laura Wharff

Female

Altoona

IA

2010-01-12

51

Laura

Wharff

07/14/2026

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In the quiet town of Altoona, Iowa, a tragedy unfolded in January 2010, leaving a family and community in mourning. Laura Wharff, a 51-year-old woman, was found deceased in her home on January 12, 2010. Authorities with the Altoona Police Department and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation were called to the residence at 607 Fourth St. N.W. to conduct a welfare check after she did not show up for her job as a clinic manager for Iowa Health Systems.

Upon entering the home, officers ...
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  • Radio Iowa: Altoona deaths believe to be murder/suicide - Radio Iowa
  • https://www.iowaattorneygeneral.gov/media/cms/DV_Homicide_List_93018_014CDC2E8DA89.pdf
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