Troy Franken

Death by Force
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On January 18, 1983, a tragic incident occurred in Aplington, Iowa, resulting in the deaths of five members of the Franken family. Among the victims was 13-year-old Troy Franken. The bodies of Troy, his parents, and his two younger siblings, Valerie (11) and Dustin (7), were discovered in their home.

The investigation led by local authorities and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation revealed that the deaths were likely the result of a murder-suicide perpetrated by the mother, Eth ...Read More
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Victim Details

Troy Franken

Male

White / Caucasian

Aplington

IA

1983-01-18

13

Troy

Franken

01/03/2025

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