Murris Marion McAninch

Death by Force

In the small town of Norwalk, Iowa, a devastating tragedy unfolded on October 30, 1937, forever marking the community with its sorrow. Seven-year-old Murris Marion McAninch, a young boy, was found dead alongside his mother and four of his siblings in what was determined to be a horrific murder-suicide. The family had been facing considerable hardship, a common struggle for many during the Great Depression. The father, Girness McAninch, was incarcerated at the time of the incident, having been ar ...Read More

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