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In the small town of Lamar, Pennsylvania, a community was shattered by a devastating event on May 30, 1988. On that day, three-year-old Ryan M. Shank, a young male, was found dead alongside his mother and two older brothers. The initial belief by law enforcement was that the horrific incident was a triple murder-suicide.

The victims were identified as Charlaine M. Hindes Shank, who was 37 years old, and her three sons: 16-year-old Christopher, 14-year-old Bernon Jr., and young Ryan. The s ...Read More

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Victim Details

Ryan M Shank

Male

Lamar

PA

1988-05-30

3

Ryan

M Shank

05/28/2026