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Mary Elizabeth Breedon

Death by Force
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Mary Elizabeth Breedon, born on November 17, 1929, tragically lost her life on May 16, 1941, in Aurora, Indiana. She was just 11 years old at the time of her death. Mary was one of the victims in a horrific mass murder that took place on the Agrue family farm. The perpetrator of this heinous crime was her uncle, Virginius "Dink" Carter.

On that fateful day, Carter, driven by a deep-seated grudge against his in-laws, carried out a brutal shotgun massacre. The victims included Mary Elizabet ...Read More
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  • Mary Elizabeth Breedon, age 12 - National Gun Violence Memorial
    • Victim Details

    Mary Elizabeth Breedon

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Aurora

    IN

    1941-05-17

    12

    Mary

    Elizabeth Breedon

    11/24/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Does anyone else feel completely baffled by Carter's cold demeanor at the crime scene? I can't wrap ... ...Read More
    10/23/2024
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    05/09/2023
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