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Case Description
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On New Year's Day in 1969, a festive gathering in Westernville, New York, turned into a scene of unimaginable horror. Twelve-year-old Barbara Jean Ringrose was among those who tragically lost their lives in a sudden and violent outburst. The young female was with her family when the joyful atmosphere was shattered by the sound of gunfire.

The perpetrator was later identified as Ralph MacLachlan, Barbara's uncle. Facing marital difficulties, MacLachlan, a 35-year-old meat cutter and church ...Read More
Victim Details

Barbara Jean Ringrose

Female

Westernville

NY

1969-01-01

12

Barbara

Jean Ringrose

01/11/2026