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George Bush

Death by Force
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Superintendent George C. Bush, aged 62, tragically lost his life on May 6, 1940, in South Pasadena, California. His death was the result of a shocking and violent incident that shook the community. George C. Bush, who had dedicated 32 years to the South Pasadena School District, serving as a teacher, vice principal, and principal before becoming the district superintendent, was murdered by Verlin Spencer, the principal of South Pasadena Junior High School.

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    Victim Details

    Superintendent George C Bush

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    South-pasadena

    CA

    1940-05-06

    62

    George

    Bush

    11/24/2025

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