Troy Franken

In the quiet town of Aplington, Iowa, a deeply disturbing event shattered the community on January 18, 1983. Inside their home, 13-year-old Troy Franken, a White male, was found dead along with his entire family. The discovery was made after the children failed to attend their classes at the elementary school located just across the street from their house. This prompted a friend to check on the family, and upon receiving no answer, local authorities were alerted.

Upon entering the reside ...