Agnes Drees
Death by Force

Case Description

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On December 30, 1987, a tragic and shocking event unfolded in the small town of Algona, Iowa, which would leave an indelible mark on the community. Agnes Dreesman, a 74-year-old woman, known for her exceptional cooking and flower arranging skills, was among the six family members who lost their lives in a horrific murder-suicide.

Agnes and her husband, John Dreesman, 79, were highly respected members of the Algona community. John was a millionaire farmer, a director of the Interstate Ba ...Read More

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Victim Details

name

Agnes Drees

gender

Female

race

White / Caucasian

city

Algona

state

Date of Death

1987-12-30

Age at Death

First Name

Agnes

Last Name

Drees

Last Updated

01/03/2025

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I recently came across this unimaginable case from Algona in 1987, and I can’t stop thinking about... ...Read More
12/22/2023

I remember reading about the Dreesman tragedy back in the day, and it's stuck with me ever since. On... ...Read More
09/19/2023

I’ve been reflecting a lot about the aftermath of the Dreesman family tragedy back in December 198... ...Read More
06/20/2023

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