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Molly Wilson

Case from Iola, KS dated Dec 27, 2018

Victim Details

Molly E. Wilson

Female

White / Caucasian

Iola

KS

2018-12-27

36

Molly

Wilson

07/10/2026

Case Description

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On December 27, 2018, 36-year-old Caucasian female Molly E. Wilson was found deceased in her home in Iola, Kansas. Her father, 69-year-old John Tadlock, was also discovered dead at the residence located at 114 S. Kentucky St. Both victims had been fatally shot.

The ensuing investigation quickly identified a person of interest, Ben Converse, who was Wilson's boyfriend and lived at the home with her and her father. When police arrived at the scene, Converse was not present. A search for him ...
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  • The Topeka Capital: KBI says man sought in connection with Iola homicides shot himself in Tulsa

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    I stumbled across some local news the other day, and my thoughts have been with the Wilson and Tadlo... ...Read More
    08/06/2024
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    I've been thinking a lot about Molly Elosia Wilson's case. Was reading through some... ...Read More
    01/01/2024
    Hey fellow sleuths,
    I’ve been following the case of Molly Wilson and it just hits so hard knowi... ...Read More
    05/20/2023
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