The tragic murder of Leota Camp

On a typical Monday in Des Moines in 1967 a mother of 3 is found stabbed in her home, while her husband is at work. She was still alive when the ambulance arrived but died on the way to the hospital. Neighbors believed they saw the person responsible arrive and leave, but his presence at the house didn't arouse suspicion until he was long gone. This is the murder of Leota Camp. Sources: iowacoldcases.org by Jody Ewing "Who Killed Leota Camp." By Mike Kilen The Des Moines Register Sunday July 26, 2015 "A young man in black car seen at home." By James Beaumont The Des Moines Register Tuesday July 11, 1967 "Police ask aid in tracing car." By: Julie Zelenka The Des Moines Register Sunday August 20, 1967 "Searching for Motive in Slaying." By: Richard Hatfield The Des Moines Tribune Tuesday July 11, 1967 "Doctor feels kook killed D.M. woman." By: Nick Lamberto The Des Moines Register Wednesday July 12, 1967 " Camp reward in D.M. killing." By: Dick Deak The Des Moines Register Thursday August 17, 1967 "Two months later Camp looks back." By: Norman Brewer The Des moines Tribune Wednesday September 13, 1967