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Roy Joseph Bell

Case from Mechanicville, NY dated Apr 28, 1967

Victim Details

Roy Joseph Bell

Male

Mechanicville

NY

1967-04-28

13

Roy

Joseph Bell

07/18/2026

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In the quiet town of Halfmoon, near Mechanicville, New York, a devastating tragedy unfolded, leaving a family of five dead and a community in shock. Among the victims was 13-year-old Roy Joseph Bell, a young boy whose life was cut short on April 28, 1967. The events of that day revealed a grim murder-suicide that took place within the family's two-story home.

State Police were called to the residence after family members became concerned when they were unable to reach them. Upon forcing t ...
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  • Newspapers.com: Article clipped from Press and Sun-Bulletin
  • May 01, 1967, page 1 - The Times Record at Newspapers.com - Newspapers.com
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