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Katie Williams

Death by Force
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On the evening of February 26, 1968, in the historic city of Charleston, South Carolina, tragedy struck the Williams family, leaving an indelible mark on the community. Katie Lee Williams, a 30-year-old mother of three, was killed alongside her children: Debra Lane Williams, aged 8; Steven Charles Williams, aged 5; and John Harold Williams, just 1 year old. This devastating event sent shockwaves through the area, leaving friends, neighbors, and law enforcement in search of answers that have prov ...Read More
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  • Feb 27, 1968, page 16 - The Pensacola News at Newspapers.com - Newspapers.com
    • Victim Details

    Katie Lee Williams

    Female

    Charleston

    SC

    1968-02-26

    30

    Katie

    Williams

    11/21/2025

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