History has a way of repeating itself and intertwining itself linking people and events; the kidnapping and murder of six-year-old Bobby Greenlease, Jr. was one such event that came to people’s memory after watching the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping on national television.
Juanita Wenz, former historical researcher and employee of the Trading Post Museum, called the Linn County News to inquire why a recent editorial that listed 13 of the top kidnapping events in America didn’t include the kidnapping of Robert Greenlease, Jr. She outlined that the kidnapping had many local ties to Linn County, and Pleasanton, more so than any of the other kidnappings mentioned in the editorial.
Wenz began weaving the story of the boy’s abduction and murder and said Greenlease’s murderer, Carl Austin Hall, was from Pleasanton, Kan.
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In the garden: Make a plan for preserving foods before you plant this spring
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Museum to host Black History Month speaker
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Legislative Update
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NEWS
Local film crew premieres new film in Albuquerque, plans Kansas City Release
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Board adopts changes to the JCAC interrogations policy
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COMMUNITY
PES holds Battle of the Books competition
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Easter in Linn County
Thursday, April 2 Maundy Thursday Service – 6:30 p.m. at Prescott United Methodist Church, followed by a potluck meal. Friday, April 3 Good Friday Service – 6 p.m. at Pleasanton United Methodist Church. Good Friday Service – 7 p.m.... [More]
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