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Robert Lee Sowarsh

Death by Force
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In the desolate expanse of eastern Colorado, the story of Robert Lee Sowarsh, a male ranch hand, unfolds as a dark and disturbing chapter in the state's criminal history. His life became entangled with the McCormick family, a father and son duo, Tom and Michael, who operated a sprawling ranch near Stratton in Kit Carson County. Sowarsh was a long-time employee, serving as both a ranch hand and a driver for the McCormicks. His association with the family would ultimately lead to his brutal and ca ...Read More
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  • The Scare Chamber: Michael McCormick and the McCormick Murder Farm | The Scare Chamber
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    Victim Details

    Robert Lee Sowarsh

    Male

    Burlington

    CO

    1977-01-01

    49

    Robert

    Lee Sowarsh

    11/14/2025

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