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The House on Church Street pt.2: An Illinois True Crime Story

  • Bymidwestkillers
  • Published OnJuly 27, 2022

When the McNiers and McCooles moved into the same house William McNier and Ed McCoole figured their wives could keep each other company since they were both away from home so much. Things between the wives quickly soured when Pyrle…

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The House on Church Street pt. 1: An Illinois True Crime Story

  • Bymidwestkillers
  • Published OnJuly 20, 2022

Standing outside the McNier/McCoole house in a quaint neighborhood in Decatur, Illinois you’d hardly know the turmoil going on inside. William McNier was a popular druggist in town. Ed McCoole was a newcomer who quickly made a good impression. And…

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Born from a combined love of history and genealogy, Midwest Killers is a historical true crime blog. We focus on true crime cases that took place from the late 19th century to the early 20th century in the midwest.

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