East St. Louis, January 12, 1922 – The gruesome double murder of William Richwine and his daughter-in-law Clara Richwine, found brutally slaughtered at their home on North 51st Street, has sent shockwaves through the community. The Daily Journal has confirmed eyewitness accounts of a suspicious individual seen lurking around the residence on Monday morning, mere hours before the bodies were discovered. The trail of evidence is heating up, and investigators are working tirelessly to track down the elusive killer.
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Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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