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Geraldine M McAninch

Death by Force
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In the small town of Norwalk, Iowa, a profound tragedy unfolded on October 30, 1937, forever marking the community. Eight-year-old Geraldine M. McAninch, a young Caucasian girl, was found deceased in her family home. The heartbreaking discovery was not an isolated incident but part of a devastating mass murder that claimed the lives of six members of the McAninch family. The victims included Geraldine, her mother Alma, and four of her siblings: Cora Belle, Morris, Max, and Richard.

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  • Geraldine M McAninch, age 8 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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    Victim Details

    Geraldine M McAninch

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Norwalk

    IA

    1937-10-30

    8

    Geraldine

    M McAninch

    11/05/2025

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    10/17/2024
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    11/08/2023
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    08/04/2023
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