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Minnie McFerren, aged 57, tragically lost her life on February 2, 1960, in Hartford City, Indiana. On that fateful day, Leonard Redden, the principal of William Reed School, fatally shot Minnie McFerren and another teacher, Harriett Robson, inside their classrooms. The incident occurred in front of horrified students, leaving a lasting impact on the community.
Leonard Redden, a 44-year-old decorated World War II veteran, had been experiencing severe mental health issues leading up to the ...Read More
Leonard Redden, a 44-year-old decorated World War II veteran, had been experiencing severe mental health issues leading up to the ...Read More
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Minnie McFerren
Female
Hartford-city
IN
1960-02-02
57
Minnie
McFerren
11/19/2025
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Has anyone here ever visited the old William Reed School building? It's now apartment housing, but I... ...Read More
03/26/2023
03/26/2023
