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Walter George Parkin

Case from Acampo, CA dated Nov 07, 1973

Victim Details

Walter George Parkin

Male

Acampo

CA

1973-11-07

33

Walter

George Parkin

07/06/2026

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Walter George Parkin, aged 33, tragically lost his life on November 7, 1973, in Acampo, California. The incident occurred during a horrific crime spree carried out by Douglas Gretzler and Willie Steelman. These two criminals embarked on a series of violent acts starting in Arizona, which culminated in the brutal murder of nine individuals at the Parkin family home in Victor, California, a small community near Acampo. Walter Parkin, his wife Joanne, and their children, Lisa and Robert, were among ...
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  • Douglas Gretzler - Wikipedia
  • Desert Sun 9 November 1973 — California Digital Newspaper Collection
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