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James Harney

Case from Tamarack, MN dated Sep 23, 1932

Victim Details

James G Harney

Male

White / Caucasian

Tamarack

MN

1932-09-23

32

James

Harney

07/10/2026

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In the dense woods near Tamarack, Minnesota, a search for an illegal still on September 23, 1932, took a grim turn, ending the life of 32-year-old James Harney, a White/Caucasian male. Harney, a Prohibition Agent, was part of a four-man team investigating the Harry Hedstrom farm. The agents separated to cover more ground in the heavily wooded area. After a couple of hours, three of the agents regrouped at their government vehicle, but Harney was nowhere to be found. As concern mounted, a more in ...
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