17: The Disappearance of Sarah Lonsberry

Sarah Lonsberry disappeared on January 1, 1905, one cold, Michigan January. No one saw her leave and her concerned husband contacted the police.  After years without a lead in the case, a serious of strange events caused the search to reopen and this time, with results.  This is the story of the Dimondale Lonsberrys and one sheriff who wouldn't let this cold case go.

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The Evening News, Sault Saint Marie, Friday, September 11, 1908–Tipped Over, Two Drowned
Lansing State Journal, W.E. Lonsberry is Arraigned On Murder Charge, July 13, 1911
Lansing State Journal, Lonsberry Threatened Wife, July 24, 1911
Lansing State Journal, Lonsberry Relates History of His Life Leading Up To The Murder of His Wife, July 29, 1911
Lansing State Journal, Mrs. Lonsberry Is Near Death, March 29, 1912
Lansing State Journal, Mrs. Lonsberry Send to Asylum, March 26, 1912
Lansing State Journal, Lonsberry’s Son Robs Employers, Aug 2, 1911
Detroit Evening News, Body of Woman Missing Six Years Believed Found, July 19, 1911
Lansing State Journal, Story of Inhumane Cruelty Recited, July 21, 1911
Lansing State Journal, Alleged Wife Slayer Pleads Not Guilty, July 21, 1911
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