Leslie Wayne “Les” Mark, age 25

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Lost to gun violence on November 1, 1975 in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

Photo sources:

• Leslie Wayne “Les” Mark (1950-1975) - Find a Grave...
• The Cinemaholic: Leslie and Jorjean Mark Murders: Where is Jerry Mark Now?

News sources:

• Murderpedia.org

Also killed were:

• Jeffrey Wayne Mark, age 1
• Jorjean Marie Colthurst Mark, age 25
• Julie Julane Mark, age 5

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