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mahatmakanejeeves

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Mon Feb 17, 2025, 05:14 PM Feb 2025

On this day, February 17, 1970, the family of U.S. Army captain Jeffrey R. MacDonald was found murdered in their home.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/February_17

• 1970 – the family of Jeffrey R. MacDonald, United States Army captain, is found murdered in their home in Ft. Bragg, North Carolina. Eventually, MacDonald himself charged with and convicted of the murder of his pregnant wife and two daughters.
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On this day, February 17, 1970, the family of U.S. Army captain Jeffrey R. MacDonald was found murdered in their home. (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Feb 2025 OP
I read Joe McGinniss' book Fatal Vision -- a couple of times -- probably 35-40 years ago.. rsdsharp Feb 2025 #1

rsdsharp

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1. I read Joe McGinniss' book Fatal Vision -- a couple of times -- probably 35-40 years ago..
Mon Feb 17, 2025, 06:12 PM
Feb 2025

There’s still a copy kicking around here somewhere.

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