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We delve into the perplexing and unsolved murder that took place at the President Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri in January 1935. The victim, Roland T. Owen, was found alive but severely beaten, strangled, and stabbed in his hotel room. What makes this case even more bizarre is that Owen claimed that nobody attacked him.
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The Murder Mystery at the President Hotel remains one of Kansas City's enduring mysteries, captivating true crime enthusiasts and leaving us with unanswered questions.
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