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The Death of Claus Behrens: Whispers of Murder Part II
Please see Part I for the beginning of this story. After the Coroner’s Inquest declared Claus Behrens had died due to poisoning his wife, Christine Behrens, and their daughter’s new father-in-law Henry Bendt remained in jail. Both Christine and Henry … Continue reading
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Tagged Christine Behrens, Claus Behrens, Crime, Henry Bendt, Murder
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The Death of Claus Behrens: Whispers of murder
The summer heat was already being felt in the early morning hours of July 17, 1897 when Mr. Claus Behrens reported for work at the Brammer Manufacturing Company on Rockingham Road in west Davenport. Mr. Behrens was known as a … Continue reading
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Tagged Christine Behrens, Claus Behrens, Henry Bendt, Hulda Behrens Bendt, Murder, Otto Bendt, Paris Green, Paula Behrens, Poison
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