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Ryan M Shank

Death by Force
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On May 30, 1988, a tragic incident occurred in Lamar, Pennsylvania, when Ryan M Shank, a three-year-old boy, was killed along with his mother, Charlaine Shank, 37, and his two brothers, Bernon Shank Jr., 14, and Christopher Shank, 16. The perpetrator was their father, Bernon Shank Sr., who was 40 years old at the time. The incident was initially labeled as a triple murder-suicide, with the eldest son, Christopher, being found with the gun at his side, leading authorities to believe he was respon ...Read More
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    • Victim Details

    Ryan M Shank

    Male

    Lamar

    PA

    1988-05-30

    3

    Ryan

    M Shank

    11/17/2025

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