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Thelma Richardson

Case from Daingerfield, TX dated Jun 22, 1980

Victim Details

Thelma Richardson

Female

Daingerfield

TX

1980-06-22

78

Thelma

Richardson

07/08/2026

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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.

Alvin Lee King III, a 45-year-old former high school teacher, ...
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  • Daingerfield church shooting - Wikipedia
  • Two Texas Churches, Linked by Tragedy Amid the Pews
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    Does anyone else find it chilling to think about the impact this tragedy had on the children who wer... ...Read More
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