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Mathew Francis Betkouski:1943-1982, Tylenol Poisoner?

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       Mathew Francis Betkouski went unidentified in death for just over 4 decades. He went unidentified in death longer than he had been alive. Mathew was found deceased in Sacred Heart Church in Boise, Idaho on October 31st, 1982. All Souls Day is a day to remember those who have died that we love and miss. It is also Halloween and the day before All Saints Day. It is a very significant day to kill oneself in a church.   Mathew's mother was Apollonia Frances Schneider Betkouski and his father was Marcellian Richard “Jim” Betkouski. Mathew had an older brother named Mark. The family lived in Los Angeles, California according to the 1950 Census.   Mathew went to Notre Dame High School and Loyola Marymount University. He earned a doctorate and worked as a chemist.    When you grow up Catholic and studious, you can sometimes get addicted to achievement. You want to get all your Sacraments. You want to get good grades and all the degr...
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David Johns, Richard and Russell Chase:1976, Arizona

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    Richard Chase Jr. and his little brother Russell were close friends with their cousin, David Johns. I wasn't able to find photos of them, sadly.   Richard Chase Jr. was 11 and Russell Chase was 10. Their cousin, David Johns, was 11.   The three lived on the Gila River Reservation southeast of Phoenix. David was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Johns. Richard and Russell were the children of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Chase Sr.    Three boys were seen walking along the railroad tracks on Monday May 31st, 1976 at about 8:30 p.m. It is believed that these three boys were Richard, Russell and David. How many of us went exploring as kids? We would walk along the tracks and try to stay on the rails like a balance beam. Or we would walk along and try stepping only on the wooden ties. It’s an awkward gait and hard to keep up. Walking on the rocks is also tough. But, sometimes as kids, you just go for a walk and explore a bit. Usually, nothin...
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Jacob Surber and Jon Simpson:1975, Lincoln, Nebraska

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        Jacob Surber and Jon Simpson were described as inseparable. They were best friends living in Lincoln, Nebraska.    Jacob Surber was born on May 10th, 1963 in California. He went by Jake.     Jon Harding Simpson was also born in May on the 19th in 1962 in Lincoln, Nebraska.    It was State Fair time in Lincoln, Nebraska and the boys wanted to go. On August 30th, a relative drove them close to the fairgrounds and dropped them off. But, when it came time to pick them up to go home the two were nowhere to be found. Agonizing days went by.   Jacob Surber was found first near 16th and Holdredge. That spot is close to the State Fair Grounds. His yellow tennis shoes stood out to some people who had walked over near where a new building was being constructed for the University of Nebraska. He had been severely beaten. An effort had been made to hide his body by covering it in debris.   ...
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