MN MN - Axe murder of the Kleeman family, Redwood County, 25 Mar 1917

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On March 24, 1917 Maude Petrie Kleeman, 28, and her 4 children; Gladys, Lois, Gordon, and baby Aileen were killed by Maude's husband William Kleeman.

William Kleeman, age 31, reportedly ax murdered all of his family as they slept & then hung himself in the home...


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Maud H Petrie Kleeman (1889-1917) - Find A Grave...

William August Kleeman (1886-1917) - Find A Grave...

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