Sandra Peters

Death by Force

Sandra L. Peters, aged 24, tragically lost her life on September 23, 1970, in Albany, New York. The incident occurred in the New York State Labor Department building, where Joseph C. White, a senior analyst, carried out a shocking and senseless act of violence. White, who had been on sick leave for six weeks, returned to his office carrying a box wrapped in bright red Christmas paper. Inside the box was a Remington hunting rifle. Without warning, White began shooting, killing three secretaries o ...Read More

State Employe Kills 4 Co‐Workers and Himself in Albany Office (Published 1970)

Sandra L Peters, age 24 - National Gun Violence Memorial