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Thelma Richardson

Death by Force
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On a serene Sunday morning, June 22, 1980, the First Baptist Church in Daingerfield, Texas, was filled with the harmonious voices of its congregation, united in worship. Among them was 78-year-old African American woman, Thelma Richardson, a beloved member of the community, whose presence added warmth to the gathering. As the choir led the hymn "More About Jesus," an unthinkable act shattered the sanctity of this sacred space.

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    Victim Details

    Thelma Richardson

    Female

    Daingerfield

    TX

    1980-06-22

    78

    Thelma

    Richardson

    12/07/2025

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