On the chilly winter morning of February 1, 1909, a gruesome discovery was made in St. Louis, Missouri. The body of a young woman, believed to be from Chicago, was found sitting on the porch of a parsonage, with no signs of forced entry or struggle. The only clue to her identity was a series of letters, likely penned by a man, discovered near the scene. The letters offered few answers, but they sparked a flurry of questions in the minds of local authorities.
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Key Facts
- State: Missouri
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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