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Wean Vandevander

Death by Force
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On a cold winter’s day in the small community of Circleville, West Virginia, the lives of two brothers came to a violent and tragic end. Wean Vandevander, a 65-year-old man, and his brother, Jacob Jay Vandevander, were shot and killed on February 25, 1951. The double homicide sent shockwaves through the quiet Pendleton County community, leaving friends and neighbors to grapple with the brutal reality of what had transpired.

In the immediate aftermath of the slayings, the community was r ...Read More
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  • Feb 26, 1951, page 10 - The Charleston Daily Mail at Newspapers.com - Newspapers.com
  • Wean Sylvester Vandevander, age 65
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    Victim Details

    Wean Vandevander

    Male

    Circleville

    WV

    1951-02-25

    65

    Wean

    Vandevander

    Yes

    11/04/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Has anyone else come across information about the relationship between Jesse and his father, Wean, b... ...Read More
    01/14/2024
    I've been delving into the family dynamics of the Vandevander case, and one thing I can't stop think... ...Read More
    11/03/2023
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    07/28/2023
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    Jacob Vandevander

    Death: Feb 25, 1951
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