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Laura Williams Newman

Case from Gastonia, NC dated Oct 17, 2010

Victim Details

Laura Williams Newman

Female

White / Caucasian

Gastonia

NC

2010-10-17

47

Laura

Williams Newman

07/09/2026

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Laura Williams Newman, a 47-year-old white female, died on October 17, 2010, in Gastonia, North Carolina. She was a high school cheerleading coach at Ashbrook High School and was well-loved by her students and colleagues. Laura was found dead alongside her husband, Randall John Thomas Newman, in their car at the Gastonia Police Department. The couple had gone out to dinner that evening before the tragic incident occurred.

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    I’ve been following the case of Laura Williams Newman and her husband, Randall, and each piece of ... ...Read More
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    Has anyone looked into the aspect of mental health support in Gastonia? ? It's incredibly sad that L... ...Read More
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