Darrell Franken

Death by Force

In the small farming community of Aplington, Iowa, a tragic event unfolded on January 18, 1983, shattering the town's sense of peace. Darrell Franken, a 37-year-old White / Caucasian male, was found deceased in his home alongside his three children, Troy, 13, Valerie, 11, and Dustin, 7. The discovery was made after the children failed to show up for school, which was located just across the street from their house, and a friend was unable to get an answer at the family's door. This prompted a ca ...Read More

PFC Darrell John Franken (1945-1983) - Memorials - Find a Grave

Darrell John Franken, age 37 - National Gun Violence Memorial