Valerie May Franken
Death by Force

Case Description

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On January 18, 1983, a tragic and shocking event unfolded in the small town of Aplington, Iowa, resulting in the deaths of five family members, including 11-year-old Valerie May Franken. The incident involved Ethel Mae Franken, 33, who was the mother of the family, her husband Darrell Franken, 37, and their three children: Troy, 13, Valerie, 11, and Dustin, 7.

The bodies of the Franken family were discovered in their home by local authorities after a friend, Dalene Tjabring, attempted t ...Read More

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Victim Details

name

Valerie May Franken

gender

Female

race

White / Caucasian

city

Aplington

state

Date of Death

1983-01-18

Age at Death

First Name

Valerie

Last Name

May Franken

Last Updated

01/03/2025

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