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Barbara Jean Ringrose, a 12-year-old girl from Westernville, New York, tragically lost her life on January 1, 1969, during a horrific mass shooting that took place at a family gathering. The incident, known as the Westernville New Year's Day shooting, was perpetrated by Ralph MacLachlan, a 35-year-old meat cutter and church elder. Armed with a semi-automatic .22-caliber rifle, MacLachlan opened fire on his family members, resulting in the deaths of four people, including Barbara Jean Ringrose, h ...Read More
Victim Details

Barbara Jean Ringrose

Female

Westernville

NY

1969-01-01

12

Barbara

Jean Ringrose

11/18/2025