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Lana Canada

Case from Dallas, TX dated Apr 24, 2017

Victim Details

Lana Canada

Female

White / Caucasian

Dallas

TX

2017-04-24

48

Lana

Canada

07/21/2026

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Lana Canada, a 48-year-old Caucasian woman, was tragically shot and killed on April 24, 2017, in a North Dallas office building. She was a supervisor at Dignity Team Health, a Texas-based provider of in-home hospice care. Lana was married to Dennis Canada just over a month before her death, and they had a blended family of eight children and seven grandchildren.

The incident occurred when a disgruntled co-worker, 60-year-old Matthew Kempf, entered the office building and shot Lana in a co ...
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  • The Seattle Times: Police: Supervisor shot by employee had just been married
  • Ksst Radio: Sulphur Springs Woman Confirmed as Murder Victim - Ksst Radio
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    I’ve been following Lana Canada’s case, and my heart goes out to her blended family and the comm... ...Read More
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