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Lester Watson

Case from Palm-bay, FL dated Apr 23, 1987

Victim Details

Lester Watson

Male

Palm-bay

FL

1987-04-23

Lester

Watson

07/16/2026

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On April 23, 1987, Lester Watson was tragically killed during a shooting spree in Palm Bay, Florida. The perpetrator, William Bryan Cruse Jr., embarked on a violent rampage that resulted in the deaths of six individuals, including Watson, and injuries to fourteen others. Cruse, a 59-year-old unemployed man, had a history of erratic behavior and was known to his neighbors for his menacing demeanor. On the day of the incident, Cruse armed himself with a semiautomatic assault rifle, a shotgun, and ...
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  • Palm Bay, Florida - Wikipedia
  • Washington Post: FLORIDIAN CHARGED WITH 6 SHOPPING-MALL MURDERS
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