Surely we can get a timeline from the daughter. Saying over several decades makes it tough to start searching. Wonder when the last one she participated in occurred…Although she doesn't match the age - they have never found Regina Bos missing since 2000 in Lincoln Nebraska. She was last seen after playing guitar and signing at Duggan's Pub. There was some speculation from investigators that they had an idea of who was responsible for her disappearance, but not enough evidence to name or make an arrest.
Regina Bos still missing 18 years after vanishing in Nebraska
Regina “Gina” Bos was last seen in the early morning hours of October 17, 2000 leaving an open mic night at Duggan’s Pub in downtown Lincoln, Nebraska.www.nbcnews.com
IA IA - Daughter Alleges Father (Donald Studey) is Serial Killer - Searches Yielded No Evidence - Thurman
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She fits the hair profile, just barely 40, especially if she was grabbed from behind at her trunk he may not have gotten a good look at her.Although she doesn't match the age - they have never found Regina Bos missing since 2000 in Lincoln Nebraska. She was last seen after playing guitar and signing at Duggan's Pub. There was some speculation from investigators that they had an idea of who was responsible for her disappearance, but not enough evidence to name or make an arrest.
Regina Bos still missing 18 years after vanishing in Nebraska
Regina “Gina” Bos was last seen in the early morning hours of October 17, 2000 leaving an open mic night at Duggan’s Pub in downtown Lincoln, Nebraska.
Daughter Lucy first reported 45 years ago… apparently as a child.
“Forty-five years after the daughter says she first sounded the alarm about Studey, the Fremont County Sheriff's Office, the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation and the FBI are investigating her allegations.”
omaha.com
“Forty-five years after the daughter says she first sounded the alarm about Studey, the Fremont County Sheriff's Office, the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation and the FBI are investigating her allegations.”
Authorities investigate allegations of western Iowa serial killer
Iowa authorities are investigating after a woman came forward claiming that her father killed and buried between 50 and 70 women on their property in Thurman, Iowa.
The “farm” ie killing field is in Fremont county. It’s virtually on the borderline Nebraska and Missouri, Kansas, and close by South Dakota.
Wonder what the link to Arkansas is about? And how would a child know that the victims were sex workers or transients ie hitch hikers? That was more common in the 70’s and 80’s.
Thurman, population 167 as of the last U.S. Census, is a small city near the Iowa- Nebraska state line. Studey's property is about 40 miles from Omaha, Nebraska, officials said.
Wonder what the link to Arkansas is about? And how would a child know that the victims were sex workers or transients ie hitch hikers? That was more common in the 70’s and 80’s.
Thurman, population 167 as of the last U.S. Census, is a small city near the Iowa- Nebraska state line. Studey's property is about 40 miles from Omaha, Nebraska, officials said.
Found a few more links :
www.newsweek.com
Lucy Studey's older sister, Susan Studey, told Newsweek that the allegations their father was a serial killer were untrue.
Susan Studey said by phone she believed the cadaver dogs that searched the property last week must have been fooled by animal bones, including a golden retriever buried on the land, and the remains of a stillborn sister of Donald Studey, who was buried in a shoebox on the property.
The sibling is skeptical.
Some of the comments below the article are of interest.
This article repeats much of the previous link.
I'm wondering, with some of the victims possible runaways, did he troll gas stations and bus stops, looking for women or girls who looked lost ?
And offered them a place to stay on his farm ?
M00
FBI joining hunt for alleged Iowa serial killer's burial ground
The FBI is joining local and state authorities in rural Iowa to determine next steps for an investigation into allegations a now-deceased man killed scores.
www.newsweek.com
Lucy Studey's older sister, Susan Studey, told Newsweek that the allegations their father was a serial killer were untrue.
Susan Studey said by phone she believed the cadaver dogs that searched the property last week must have been fooled by animal bones, including a golden retriever buried on the land, and the remains of a stillborn sister of Donald Studey, who was buried in a shoebox on the property.
The sibling is skeptical.
Some of the comments below the article are of interest.
Woman claims her dad was prolific serial killer who buried bodies on property; Iowa officials investigating
Donald Dean Studey's daughter, Lucy, said he murdered about 70 women and buried them in and around an abandoned well, a sheriff said.
www.usatoday.com
Investigation underway into daughter's allegation Iowa man was prolific serial killer
Alleging he was a serial killer in Iowa, Donald Studey's daughter said he murdered about 70 women and buried them in Fremont County, authorities said.
www.desmoinesregister.com
This article repeats much of the previous link.
I'm wondering, with some of the victims possible runaways, did he troll gas stations and bus stops, looking for women or girls who looked lost ?
And offered them a place to stay on his farm ?
M00
If this turns out to be true, forensics have advanced tremendously.
On a true crime episode on tv , they were able to locate a young lady's relatives through familial dna.
The family had some closure, but not many answers as to how she wound up two states away, as they never believed she was a runaway -- which was how her disappearance was treated.
It would be good if some families can have answers, or even a body returned to them.
If as the daughter said they were buried fully clothed, some evidence might be preserved.
M00
On a true crime episode on tv , they were able to locate a young lady's relatives through familial dna.
The family had some closure, but not many answers as to how she wound up two states away, as they never believed she was a runaway -- which was how her disappearance was treated.
It would be good if some families can have answers, or even a body returned to them.
If as the daughter said they were buried fully clothed, some evidence might be preserved.
M00
There were 3 missing women in KC who were sex-workers. I read so many missing person stories, I honestly would have to look again to make sure I have my facts straight. The daughter said she has been trying to tell people for 45 years, that would be about the mid 1970's when she remembers it beginning, and she said it went on for 3 decades, so till 2005 or here abouts? But the father could have been killing people farther back then the children remember though.
It doesn't make sense to me that the sister Susan says she never heard anything about bodies until a year ago. Both the sheriff and the neighbor to the land say they grew up there hearing the rumors of bodies. The neighbor said the dad called him on the phone once years ago, telling him if his daughter Lucy was telling him there were bones in the well, she was just hallucinating.Found a few more links :
FBI joining hunt for alleged Iowa serial killer's burial ground
The FBI is joining local and state authorities in rural Iowa to determine next steps for an investigation into allegations a now-deceased man killed scores.
Lucy Studey's older sister, Susan Studey, told Newsweek that the allegations their father was a serial killer were untrue.
Susan Studey said by phone she believed the cadaver dogs that searched the property last week must have been fooled by animal bones, including a golden retriever buried on the land, and the remains of a stillborn sister of Donald Studey, who was buried in a shoebox on the property.
The sibling is skeptical.
Some of the comments below the article are of interest.
Woman claims her dad was prolific serial killer who buried bodies on property; Iowa officials investigating
Donald Dean Studey's daughter, Lucy, said he murdered about 70 women and buried them in and around an abandoned well, a sheriff said.www.usatoday.com
Investigation underway into daughter's allegation Iowa man was prolific serial killer
Alleging he was a serial killer in Iowa, Donald Studey's daughter said he murdered about 70 women and buried them in Fremont County, authorities said.www.desmoinesregister.com
This article repeats much of the previous link.
I'm wondering, with some of the victims possible runaways, did he troll gas stations and bus stops, looking for women or girls who looked lost ?
And offered them a place to stay on his farm ?
M00
It said in the first Newsweek article that Lucy stated her father was involved with transporting drugs and guns to and from Arkansas. She didn't say what kind of drugs but the meth problem in Iowa was just getting bad in the 1990's (it's very bad now) If the father had a steady supply of drugs to offer drug users, that could explain how he lured people to come with him
*sigh*
Yes, I've wondered that as well !
People generally have good idea of what's going on under their roofs.
Didn't she or her siblings (well Lucy for sure) see those people come to their farm, and then sort of 'vanish' ?
Of course then there's Gary Ridgeway whose own family knew nothing of his extracurricular activities.
Who knows why she is defending him IF she knows something ?
A misplaced sense of loyalty ?
It has to suck horribly to have that kind of knowledge regarding your own parent, and maybe some people cannot handle it, ever.
M00.
I wonder if Runaways in the 70-80’s were evwr reclassified as Missing?
I saw an old Wyoming newpaper clipping from the 1980’s showing Donald Studey/Study was jailed dor weiring a bad check. His roaming may have been wide and far. Wonder if he stuck close to home for victims… Omaha, Lincoln.. or the Interstate that runs close by the farm.
And about the Sheriff’s sttement that LE stayed away from the farm and trailer- did they all live in a trailer? Were the victims taken inside or did the kids just go out to help with disposal?
We do need more background. Why did he stop after the 80’s?
I’m searching 4 adjoining states now.
Do you have a link to the neighbor’s comment?
Maybe we should start a Media link. This is going to get complicated.
Fits the profile- red hair, 19. Vanished one night in Omaha 1977.
www.omahacrimestoppers.org
Missing Persons - Omaha Crime Stoppers
Crime Stoppers utilizes modern technology to acquire anonymous online crime tips. You do not have to identify yourself, and may be eligible for a cash reward.
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Name: | Margaret Kay Holst | |||
Nickname: | Margie | |||
Gender: | Female | Race: | Caucasian | |
DOB: | 10/19/1958 | Age: | 64 | |
Height: | 5ft 6in | Weight: | 125 lbs | |
Hair: | Red | Eyes: | Blue | |
| Case: 06330-K | ||||
| Last Known Location: Margaret was last known to have left her residence in the area of North 25th Street in Omaha. She had left a note saying she was going out with a boy she had recently met. Family and friends have not heard from or seen Margaret since that night. Missing Persons As Of: 08/04/1977 | ||||
| Age when reported missing, 19. Age to date as of 09/25/2013, 54. Case officer is Detective Jim Reisinger (402) 444-4127 |
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I can understand the daughter waiting to report this. The severe trauma she must've gone through and I'm guessing the extreme anxiety she must've felt, maybe thinking she would be blamed and sent to prison for rest of her life. But I think the main thing would be such a horrific life would definitely take a toll and make her life completely abnormal in every way. So brave for her to come forward at all!
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From what I can gather, from articles listed here, she has tried to tell people for many,many years,but no-one would listen to her.
This is a very sad case. Poor woman, she must feel so alone.
Thanks for sharing. I am glad that the FBI are looking into this but the fact that her sibling is not confirming her story, for me, adds a layer of doubt to the daughter Lucy's recollections and accusations. I hope that they do a thorough search for corroborating evidence. The numbers she is recollecting seem unbelievable to me, but maybe there is some truth mixed with trauma. No matter how this all pans out, I hope Lucy gets some therapeutic help.Found a few more links :
FBI joining hunt for alleged Iowa serial killer's burial ground
The FBI is joining local and state authorities in rural Iowa to determine next steps for an investigation into allegations a now-deceased man killed scores.
Lucy Studey's older sister, Susan Studey, told Newsweek that the allegations their father was a serial killer were untrue.
Susan Studey said by phone she believed the cadaver dogs that searched the property last week must have been fooled by animal bones, including a golden retriever buried on the land, and the remains of a stillborn sister of Donald Studey, who was buried in a shoebox on the property.
The sibling is skeptical.
Some of the comments below the article are of interest.
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I hope Daily Mail is an approved source for news - if not please delete this.
The today's article says Susan is 2 years older than Lucy, a third sister couldn't be reached, the brother died by suicide at age 39. Susan says the dogs probably hit on the remains of a golden receiver, and also remains of Donald Studey's stillborn infant sister. I wonder if this farm has been in the family for generations?
www.dailymail.co.uk
The today's article says Susan is 2 years older than Lucy, a third sister couldn't be reached, the brother died by suicide at age 39. Susan says the dogs probably hit on the remains of a golden receiver, and also remains of Donald Studey's stillborn infant sister. I wonder if this farm has been in the family for generations?
Iowa man's other daughter says he was not a serial killer, just strict
Lucy Studey claims her father Donald Dean Studey was a serial killer who forced her and her siblings to dump the bodies, but her sister Susan Studey says this is not true.
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Why dont they start small and dig up one spot outside of 100ft well. Go to a one of the sites she pinpointed around it. Unless he used tractor to dig reall deep to bury the victims it wouldnt be such a large ordeal as there saying to start there. If they find a victim then go for the huge undertaking of the well. Not understanding why its taken this long
'We'd hear stories about bodies in a well': Could a serial killer have lived in southwest Iowa?
Could a serial killer have been murdering in Southwest Iowa? A woman from Fremont County claims her father murdered dozens of women, burying them in a well.
www.3newsnow.com
“Deputy Michael Wake has lived in Tabor his whole life and had several dealings with Donald. He says something seemed off about the man.
"One time he held himself hostage with a gun, was threatening to do self-harm. We talked him out of that," Wake said.”
……
”Growing up, in the area, we'd hear stories about bodies in a well and stuff. Didn't have names associated with it and that sort of stuff, but I just thought it was worth looking into," Wake said.
Green Hollow Road is where Donald lived and the well is up in the hills.
"We found the well and people that she has said might know something. We've contacted them and got their statements. We here in the last week or so, we did take a couple of cadaver dogs up there and yes, they indicate it," Fremont County Sheriff Kevin Aistrope said.”
As to the other daughters claims of her father being a decent man, the MSM facts shows both Donald Studey’s wives ’committed suicide’ one by gunshot, one by strangling herself with an electric cord. (Dad was serial killer, woman says, as cadaver dogs hunt field of nightmares)