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Raymond William Shorty Nie

Case from Hays, KS dated Feb 26, 2021

Victim Details

Raymond William Shorty Nie

Male

White / Caucasian

Hays

KS

2021-02-26

72

Raymond

William Shorty Nie

06/21/2026

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A White male by the name of Raymond William “Shorty” Nieman, 72 years old, passed away in Hays, Kansas on February 26, 2021. Born in Colby, Kansas on January 11, 1949, he was a 1967 graduate of Grinnell High School. Following his graduation, he served his country in the US Army from 1968 to 1970. On September 6, 1971, he married his wife, Kathy, in Oakley, Kansas.

A contractor by trade, Nieman made significant contributions to the Hays community. His work included the construction of ...
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  • https://www.kwch.com: Hays man dies after accidentally shooting self in Ellis County

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    Hey everyone, I've been reading through the posts about Shorty Nieman's tragic death, and one thing ... ...Read More
    01/25/2024
    I've been thinking a lot about Shorty's work as a contractor in Hays and how deeply he cared about t... ...Read More
    04/10/2023
    I've been following the discussion on Raymond "Shorty" Nieman's case, and it's so upsetting that the... ...Read More
    03/27/2023
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