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Thomas Dempsey

Case from Pittsburgh, PA dated Dec 23, 1934

Victim Details

Thomas Dempsey

Male

Pittsburgh

PA

1934-12-23

8

Thomas

Dempsey

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In the cold of a Pittsburgh December in 1934, a young boy's life was tragically cut short in an event that would haunt the city's memory. Eight-year-old Thomas J. Dempsey, a white male, was among the victims of a horrifying murder-suicide that unfolded within the supposed safety of his family's home. The Christmas season, a time meant for joy and togetherness, became the backdrop for an unthinkable tragedy.

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  • Thomas Dempsey, age 8 - National Gun Violence Memorial
  • Thomas J Dempsey (1928-1934) - Find a Grave Memorial

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    Does anyone else find it particularly chilling how meticulously Kathryn prepared the house before th... ...Read More
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