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Annette Lambright

Case from Harrisburg, PA dated Apr 05, 1969

Victim Details

Annette Lambright

Female

Black / African American

Harrisburg

PA

1969-04-05

31

Annette

Lambright

07/06/2026

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Annette Blount Lambright, a 31-year-old female, tragically lost her life on April 5, 1969, in a horrific outburst of violence on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, just east of Harrisburg. Her death was part of a shooting spree that shocked the nation, not only for its brutality but also for the identity of the perpetrator, her husband, Donald Martin Lambright. The son of the well-known comedian Stepin Fetchit, Donald embarked on a rampage that would leave four people dead, including his wife, and injur ...
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  • Ricochet: Sidebars of History: Death Stalks the Turnpike
  • 1969 Pennsylvania Turnpike shootings - Wikipedia
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    Does anyone else find it chilling how quickly the situation escalated on that day in 1969? It must h... ...Read More
    09/05/2024
    I've been reading about Annette Lambright, and the whole situation leaves me with so many questions ... ...Read More
    07/10/2024
    Has anyone else looked into the mysterious third person who was reportedly seen with Donald and Anne... ...Read More
    10/01/2023
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