Thursday, October 18, 2018

On This Date in Minnesota History: October 18

Oct. 18, 1977 – Originally from Cloquet, University of Minnesota architectural student Russell Nelson disappeared on this date while on a trip to Chicago with a friend to look at skyscrapers.


Russell Nelson1


Nelson’s body was one of 29 victims found in 1978 buried on John Wayne “Gacy’s property in unincorporated Norwood Park Township.”

http://www.suntimes.com/10538835-417/gacy-had-at-least-one-accomplice-two-lawyers-believe.html

1https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23917341/russell-nelson



John Wayne Gacy

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Johnwaynegacymug.jpg
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