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Laura Cox

Case from Gruver, IA dated Mar 20, 2006

Victim Details

Laura Cox

Female

Gruver

IA

2006-03-20

74

Laura

Cox

07/11/2026

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In the small community of Gruver, Iowa, Laura Cox, a 74-year-old female, passed away in her home on March 20, 2006. Born Laura Belle Ruckman on October 29, 1931, in the nearby town of Estherville, she was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Estherville High School. For the majority of her adult life, Laura was a dedicated homemaker, creating a warm and welcoming environment for her family.

On February 11, 1951, she married Marvin Cox in Jackson, Minnesota. The couple initial ...
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  • https://www.iowaattorneygeneral.gov/media/cms/DV_Homicide_List_93018_014CDC2E8DA89.pdf
  • Elderly couple found dead in Gruver - Radio Iowa
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    I've been delving into the Gruver case a bit and just can’t shake the feeling for... ...Read More
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