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Short Stuff: The Mad Trapper of Rat River

Stuff You Should Know

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The Enigma of the Mad Trapper of Rat River

This chapter explores the elusive identity of the Mad Trapper of Rat River, a criminal who evaded capture in 1931. It discusses recent DNA testing efforts that suggest a possible Swedish ancestry and midwestern roots, yet the mystery remains as no descendants have emerged.

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