In 1933, William Kelly made a horrific decision. He would spend a lifetime haunted by the memories of things he could never undo.
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“Romance of T.C. Campus Ended by Double Murder.” The Courier, 8/1/1933
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“Kelly Bound Over to Jury.” Des Moines Tribune, 8/2/1933
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Iowa Department of Public Health; Des Moines, Iowa
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State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa. Iowa Death Records; Reference Number: 101797054
State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa Death Record.
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