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Marvin Brandland
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Cold Case: Marvin Brandland Trick-or-Treat 1982 Murder ...
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On the evening of October 30, 1982, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, 69-year-old White male Marvin Brandland and his wife, Ethel, were at home handing out candy to trick-or-treaters. As the night was winding down, another knock came at their door. When they opened it, they were met by an individual wearing a pillowcase over their head with eye holes cut out. The person said, "Trick-or-Treat. Give me your money or I'll shoot." Initially, the couple believed it was a Halloween prank, possibly orchestrated by ...Read More
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Marvin Brandland
Male
White / Caucasian
Fort Dodge
IA
1982-10-30
69
Marvin
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11/05/2025
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It's been years since Marvin Brandland's tragic murder, and yet, the identity of the masked stranger... ...Read More
12/17/2024
12/17/2024
I can't stop thinking about the bravery of Mr. Brandland during that terrible night. For a 69-year-o... ...Read More
07/19/2024
07/19/2024
I recently stumbled across Marvin Brandland's case and it's one of those stories that leaves you wit... ...Read More
09/18/2023
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