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Angela Devries-Woltjer

Death by Force
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In the quiet town of Hampton, Iowa, the life of 32-year-old Angela Devries-Woltjer was tragically cut short on January 4, 2002. On that day, she was shot to death by her 37-year-old husband, Gordon Woltjer. The violence that unfolded was a domestic tragedy, concluding with Gordon taking his own life.

The horrific events were witnessed in part by the couple's three young children. Their 1½-year-old son was present during the murder. His older sisters, ages 5 and 8, came downstairs to witn ...Read More
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  • Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier: UPDATE: Waterloo woman reportedly killed by boyfriend in Hampton
  • https://www.iowaattorneygeneral.gov/media/cms/DV_Homicide_List_93018_014CDC2E8DA89.pdf
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    Victim Details

    Angela Devries-Woltjer

    Female

    Hampton

    IA

    2002-01-04

    32

    Angela

    Devries-Woltjer

    11/05/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Did anyone else hear about the way the community in Hampton came together after Angela's tragic deat... ...Read More
    12/10/2024
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    12/26/2023
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    03/16/2023
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