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Sharon Winker

Death by Force
Case Description
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Sharon L. Winker, a 25-year-old woman from Saint Clair, Illinois, tragically lost her life on June 18, 1983. She was engaged to be married to Kevin Paule, who was also killed in the incident. The couple was found shot near Silver Creek in Mascoutah, Illinois. Sharon was shot behind the left ear, and the bullet lodged in her brain, causing fatal injuries. Kevin Paule was found approximately 20 feet away, also shot in the head.

The investigation into their deaths revealed that Charles Walke ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Sharon L. Winker

    Female

    Saint-clair

    IL

    1983-06-18

    25

    Sharon

    Winker

    11/14/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Does anyone else think about how the legal system plays out in these cases? While I'm relieved that ... ...Read More
    06/24/2024
    I’ve been thinking a lot about the impact Sharon’s and Kevin’s deaths must have had on their f... ...Read More
    05/12/2023
    Does anyone else find it chilling how close the crime scene was to Silver Creek? It makes me wonder ... ...Read More
    02/17/2023
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