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John Alman

Case from South-pasadena, CA dated May 06, 1940

Victim Details

John E Alman

Male

White / Caucasian

South-pasadena

CA

1940-05-06

50

John

Alman

07/01/2026

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John E. Alman, the principal of South Pasadena High School, met a tragic end on May 6, 1940, when he was murdered in a shocking incident that shook the community. Alman, who had served as principal since 1921, was one of the victims in a deadly shooting spree carried out by Verlin Spencer, the principal of South Pasadena Junior High School. Spencer, who had been showing signs of paranoia and instability, requested a meeting with several school administrators, including Superintendent George C. B ...
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  • John E Alman, age 50 - National Gun Violence Memorial
  • JUSTICE STORY: Paranoid principal goes on deadly shooting spree
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    I've been diving into some old newspaper archives about the South Pasadena tragedy in 1940, and some... ...Read More
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