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Lisa Diane Parkin

Case from Acampo, CA dated Nov 07, 1973

Victim Details

Lisa Diane Parkin

Female

Acampo

CA

1973-11-07

11

Lisa

Diane Parkin

06/25/2026

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Lisa Diane Parkin, an 11-year-old girl from Acampo, California, tragically lost her life on November 7, 1973. Her death was part of a horrific mass murder that occurred in Victor, California, a small community near Acampo. The incident took place at the home of Walter and Joanne Parkin, Lisa's parents. On that fateful day, nine people were brutally killed, including Lisa, her parents, and her brother Robert. The family was targeted by two criminals, Douglas Gretzler and Willie Steelman, who were ...
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  • Douglas Gretzler - Wikipedia
  • Nine Are Found Slain in Sixth Mass Murder Case in California in the Last Four Years (Published 1973)
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