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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 ...Read More
The events unfolded at the Parkin residence on Orchard Road. Walter and Joanne Parkin had gon ...Read More
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Richard Allen Earl, Jr
Male
White / Caucasian
Acampo
CA
1973-11-07
15
Richard
Allen Earl Jr
11/10/2025
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Has anyone else looked into the timeline of events on the day Ricky passed? I recently pieced togeth... ...Read More
01/28/2023
01/28/2023
