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Malcolm Herschbach

Case from San-jose, CA dated Jan 20, 1941

Victim Details

Malcolm Herschbach

Male

San-jose

CA

1941-01-20

21

Malcolm

Herschbach

07/21/2026

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On January 20, 1941, in San Jose, California, a tragic incident occurred in the Willow Glen neighborhood. Authorities discovered the lifeless bodies of Malcolm Richard Herschbach, aged 21, his wife, and their 4-year-old child inside their gas-filled home. Each had sustained fatal gunshot wounds. ((https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/458880220/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
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  • Malcolm Herschbach, age 4 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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