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Harry Powers lured lonely women to his ranch in WV, then imprisoned them in a concrete bunker under his home. He would then have them sign letters to make them withdraw all their money and liquidate assets before killing them. He was tried an convicted of 5 murders, but is believed to have committed at least 50. Searches of his property after his arrest revealed items belonging to many women victims who couldn't be identified.
The movie "Night of the Hunter" starring Robert Mitchum, was based on Powers murders, including that of Asta Eicher and her three children.
Harry traveled the country "on business" to search for his victims. He also placed "lonely hearts" ads in local newspapers across the US. He was married, but his wife alleged she knew nothing of the murders.Video
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Video of a lecture from the Aull Center, a local historical society. It has a lot of very interesting details about Powers, his crimes, victims, etc. He spent a lot of time in jail for stealing. He even stole $4,000 from his own parents. His farm in Clarksburg came from one of his victims.
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The movie "Night of the Hunter" starring Robert Mitchum, was based on Powers murders, including that of Asta Eicher and her three children.
Harry traveled the country "on business" to search for his victims. He also placed "lonely hearts" ads in local newspapers across the US. He was married, but his wife alleged she knew nothing of the murders.Video
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Did the first U.S. serial killer live in a quiet corner of West Virginia?
QUIET DELL, W.Va. — On the morning of March 18, 1932, Harry Powers plummeted through the gallows at the West Virginia Penitentiary and dangled for 11 minutes before being pronounced dead. His body hung limp, his lips still, never revealing his thoughts about the violent murders with which he had...
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Video of a lecture from the Aull Center, a local historical society. It has a lot of very interesting details about Powers, his crimes, victims, etc. He spent a lot of time in jail for stealing. He even stole $4,000 from his own parents. His farm in Clarksburg came from one of his victims.
The Quiet Dell Murders | Aull Center coordinator Mike McClung shares his research on the Quiet Dell Murders, a series of killings by "Lonely Hearts" murderer Harry F. Powers in... | By Aull Center | Facebook
Aull Center coordinator Mike McClung shares his research on the Quiet Dell Murders, a series of killings by "Lonely Hearts" murderer Harry F. Powers in...
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