Last Monday night, the sleepy streets of Walla Walla were shaken by the brutal murder of 62-year-old Mrs. Anna Aldrich. The gruesome crime sent shockwaves through the community, and suspicions quickly fell on a suspect: 25-year-old Bud Barnes, who was subsequently taken into custody at the county jail. Now, as the investigation unfolds, Barnes remains steadfast in his alibi, claiming to have had a conversation with Mrs. Aldrich on the streets of Walla Walla just hours before her murder.
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Key Facts
- State: Washington
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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