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In the small town of Aplington, Iowa, a sense of unease began to settle on the morning of January 18, 1983. A friend of the Franken family, Dalene Tjabring, had arranged to take Ethel Mae Franken to a psychiatrist appointment in Waterloo. When she arrived at their home and received no answer at the door, a feeling of concern prompted her to contact the authorities. What was discovered inside would forever scar the quiet community.

Police Chief Tom Lines entered the Franken residence to co ...Read More
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Victim Details

Dustin Franken

Male

White / Caucasian

Aplington

IA

1983-01-18

7

Dustin

Franken

11/05/2025