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Jane Turke Ringrose

Case from Westernville, NY dated Jan 01, 1969

Victim Details

Jane Turke Ringrose

Female

Westernville

NY

1969-01-01

35

Jane

Turke Ringrose

07/14/2026

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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. Jane Turke Ringrose, a 35-year-old woman, was tragically killed in a mass shooting that shattered the small community. The violence erupted during a family get-together, abruptly ending the celebrations and leaving a permanent scar on the lives of those present.

The perpetrator was identified as Ralph MacLachlan, Jane's 35-year-old brother-in-law. Armed with a semi-automat ...
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  • S. Jane Turke Ringrose (1935-1969) - Find a Grave...
  • Rome Sentinel: Horrific 1969 crime scene: Four murdered, five wounded in deadly domestic dispute
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