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Dale Kephart

Case from Allentown, PA dated Dec 25, 2017

Victim Details

Dale C. Kephart

Male

White / Caucasian

Allentown

PA

2017-12-25

68

Dale

Kephart

07/12/2026

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Dale Clark Kephart, a 68-year-old male, was found deceased in his Allentown, Pennsylvania, home on Christmas Day. His death was determined to be the result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The tragic event unfolded in the wake of a violent episode involving his son, Justin Kephart, just days earlier.

On the Friday before Christmas, Justin Kephart was involved in a standoff with police at his Bethlehem Township home. During the standoff, he shot and killed his mother, Marylouise Meixell- ...
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  • themorningcall.com: Update: Authorities confirm Bethlehem Township gunman's father committed suicide
  • Dad of Bethlehem Twp. gunman kills self, authorities say
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