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Linda Fillenwarth

Death by Force
Case Description
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Linda L. Fillenwarth, a 76-year-old woman from Taylorville, Illinois, tragically passed away on July 13, 2015, at her residence. Born on July 8, 1939, in Booneville, Illinois, Linda was the daughter of Ray Buzzingham and Evelyn Davis. Her death was part of a tragic incident that was later ruled as a murder-suicide by the Christian County coroner's office.

The incident involved Richard E. Wurl, an 80-year-old man from Taylorville, who shot Linda Fillenwarth multiple times in the head befor ...Read More
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  • WAND-TV: Authorities investigate 2 deaths in Christian County
  • The State Journal: Authorities investigating deaths of two people in Taylorville
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    Victim Details

    Linda L. Fillenwarth

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Taylorville

    IL

    2015-07-13

    76

    Linda

    Fillenwarth

    11/23/2025

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    It's so difficult to process the loss of Linda Fillenwarth in such a tragic manner. I've been thinki... ...Read More
    12/08/2024
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