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Ralph Tomaro

Case from South-connellsville, PA dated Mar 16, 1985

Victim Details

Ralph Tomaro

Male

South-connellsville

PA

1985-03-16

52

Ralph

Tomaro

07/06/2026

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Ralph Tomaro, a 52-year-old male of unspecified ethnicity, tragically lost his life on March 16, 1985, in South Connellsville, Pennsylvania. Ralph was one of four victims killed in a workplace shooting at Anchor Glass Container Corp. The incident was carried out by Mansel "Sonny" Hammett, a 39-year-old employee who was disgruntled over working conditions and pressure at the plant.

Hammett was sent home earlier that day for breaking a company rule, but he returned three hours later with a ...
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    I've been digging a bit more into the Anchor Glass shooting and one thing that really strikes me is ... ...Read More
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