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
Victim Details

Valerie May Franken

Female

White / Caucasian

Aplington

IA

1983-01-18

11

Valerie

May Franken

07/13/2025

54

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