263 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.

Laura Wilcox

Case from Nevada-city, CA dated Jan 10, 2001

Victim Details

Name

Laura Wilcox

Gender

Female

Race

White / Caucasian

City

Nevada-city

State

CA

Date Of Death

2001-01-10

Age At Death

19

First Name

Laura

Last Name

Wilcox

Last Updated

07/05/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!

Laura Wilcox, a 19-year-old college student from Nevada City, California, tragically lost her life on January 10, 2001, in a mass shooting at the Nevada County Department of Behavioral Health. Laura was working as a temporary receptionist during her winter break from Haverford College when Scott Harlan Thorpe, a 40-year-old man with a history of mental illness, opened fire at the clinic. Thorpe, who was reportedly unhappy with the care he had been receiving, fatally shot Laura and another clinic ...

MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Laura Wilcox, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month

Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (7)

See any mistakes? Let us know!

Failed warnings arose as killer’s paranoia grew

Laura's Law - Wikipedia

MEMBER ACCESS

Unlock 5 additional sources

View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

View All Case Sources — $3.97/month

Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Forum Posts (3)

Hi everyone,
I’ve been following Laura Wilcox's case and wanted to share some thoughts about ho... ...Read More
08/22/2024

Does anyone else find themselves thinking about the security protocols at places like the Nevada Cou... ...Read More
07/07/2024

I've been following the case of Laura Wilcox, and one aspect that really struck me was the bravery a... ...Read More
06/08/2024

MEMBER ACCESS

Join the discussion for Laura Wilcox

Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
Already a member? Log in

Other Cases from Nevada-city, California

Pamela Diane DeGrio

Death: Feb 06, 2018
Pamela Diane DeGrio, aged 67, was tragically found dead on February 6, 2018, in Nevada City, Califor o ...Read More

Mary Moran

Death: Apr 13, 2024
On April 13, 2024, 58-year-old Mary Moran was found deceased in her residence on the 12000 block of f ...Read More

Pearlie Mae Feldman

Death: Jan 10, 2001
On January 10, 2001, Pearlie Mae Feldman, aged 68, tragically lost her life in a mass shooting in Ne N ...Read More