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George Bush

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

Victim Details

Name

Superintendent George C Bush

Gender

Male

Race

White / Caucasian

City

South-pasadena

State

CA

Date Of Death

1940-05-06

Age At Death

62

First Name

George

Last Name

Bush

Last Updated

07/19/2026

Case Description

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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.

The incident occurred during a s ...

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George C Bush (Deceased), South Pasadena, CA California

A Principal's Bloody Rampage - Los Angeles Times

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