Crime Solvers Central
CSC
268 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Preston Lowrey death by force case profile photo

Preston Lowrey

Case from San-diego, CA dated Aug 15, 1996

Victim Details

D. Preston Lowrey, III

San-diego

CA

1996-08-15

44

Preston

Lowrey

07/15/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
D. Preston Lowrey III, a 44-year-old associate professor of mechanical engineering at San Diego State University (SDSU), tragically lost his life on August 15, 1996, in a horrific incident known as the San Diego State University shooting. On that fateful day, Lowrey, along with two other esteemed professors, Chen Liang and Constantinos Lyrintzis, were fatally shot by Frederick Martin Davidson, a disturbed graduate student. The incident occurred during Davidson's master's thesis defense, which wa ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Preston Lowrey, 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 (8)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • The Pappas Post: Family of Murdered Professor Seeking Community Help - The Pappas Post
  • San Diego State University shooting
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 6 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

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (2)

    As a recent SDSU alum, I often find myself reflecting on the lasting impact that the tragic events o... ...Read More
    12/01/2024
    Hey everyone, I wanted to discuss something that’s been really bothering me about the San Diego St... ...Read More
    07/15/2024
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Preston Lowrey

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

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

    Other Cases from San-diego, California

    Manuela Garcia death by force case in San-diego, CA

    Manuela Garcia

    Death: Mar 08, 1992
    Manuela Garcia, a 25-year-old resident of San Diego, California, tragically passed away on March 8, , ...Read More