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Thomas Walker Nicholson, a 24-year-old male from Winston-Salem, NC, tragically lost his life on July 17, 1988. Nicholson was one of four victims in a horrific shooting spree carried out by Charles Michael Hayes, who claimed he was targeting demons. The incident occurred in Winston-Salem, where Hayes shot the victims at close range with a .22-caliber rifle. The other victims included Crystal Cantrell, 16, Melinda Hayes, 29, and Ronald Lee Hull, 32.

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Victim Details

Thomas Walker Nicholson

Male

Winston-salem

NC

1988-07-17

24

Thomas

Walker Nicholson

11/14/2025