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Grinnell - History - Criminal Cases - Slaying of Ralph Ogan Jr.
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Background: Ralph Ogan Jr., was a Grinnell police officer who was shot while alone on duty on Wednesday Novebmer 13, 1963. Three men were charged in connection to the murder: Richard E. Craig, Thomas P. Kiernan, and Gary L. Wessling
GHR 14 Nov 1963
Gunshots Kill Officer Ralph Ogan Wednesday a.m.; Ex-Convicts Held
Memorial Fund for Ralph Ogan
Capture Three Suspects in Slaying of Grinnell Policeman
Will Not Forget His Sacrifice, Mayor Declares
GHR 18 Nov 1963
2 Enter Please of Not Guilty in Ogan Slaying
3rd Man Still is Awaiting Arraignment
Ralph Ogan Memorial Fund Now Over $7,000; Gifts Still Come In
Policemen's Ball Will Be Benefit for Ogan Family
GHR 16 Dec 1963
Grand Jury Returns 1st Degree Murder Indictments
Craig, Kiernan, Wessling to Stand Trail for Slaying Grinnell Officer
GHR 27 Jan 1964
50 Years to Craig in Ogan Slaying
Tom Kiernan Sentencing Set Tuesday