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Katherine Giehll

Death by Force
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Katherine Giehll, aged 31, and her four-year-old son, Raymond Giehll IV, were tragically found shot to death in their Zionsville, Indiana home on February 17, 2016. The investigation revealed that Katherine's uncle, Lucius Hamilton III, was responsible for the murders. The motive behind this horrific act was financial; Hamilton was reportedly involved in a dispute over a family trust worth millions of dollars.

On the day of the incident, police discovered the bodies of Katherine and her s ...Read More
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  • Wabash College employee sought in slayings found dead at Indiana hotel
  • Zionsville suspect's motive 'strictly for financial gain' - IndyStar
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    Victim Details

    Katherine Giehll

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Zionsville

    IN

    2016-02-17

    31

    Katherine

    Giehll

    11/06/2025

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    I can’t stop thinking about how devastating this whole situation is for Katherine's family and the... ...Read More
    11/09/2024
    I've been thinking a lot about the role that financial disputes can play in tearing families apart, ... ...Read More
    10/09/2024
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