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Richard Allen Earl Jr

Case from Acampo, CA dated Nov 07, 1973

Victim Details

Richard Allen Earl, Jr

Male

White / Caucasian

Acampo

CA

1973-11-07

15

Richard

Allen Earl Jr

07/02/2026

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On November 7, 1973, 15-year-old white male Richard Allen Earl Jr. was among nine individuals tragically murdered in a mass killing in Victor, a community near Acampo, California. The victims included members of the Earl and Parkin families, as well as Mark Allen Lang. The perpetrators were Douglas Gretzler and Willie Steelman, who were involved in a multi-state killing spree during that period.

The events unfolded at the Parkin residence on Orchard Road. Walter and Joanne Parkin had gon ...
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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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    Has anyone else looked into the timeline of events on the day Ricky passed? I recently pieced togeth... ...Read More
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