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Baby Boy Wilson

Death by Force
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Baby Boy Wilson, an unborn child, tragically died on August 1, 1966, in Austin, Texas. His mother, Claire Wilson, was eight months pregnant when she was shot in the stomach by Charles Whitman, a 25-year-old former Marine, from his perch on the University of Texas at Austin tower. The bullet killed Baby Boy Wilson, and Claire survived but was hospitalized for over three months. Thomas Eckman, Claire's boyfriend, was also shot and killed by Whitman in the same incident.

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  • University of Texas tower shooting - Wikipedia
  • National Enquirer: Charles Whitman — Timeline Of The Texas Tower Bloodbath
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    Victim Details

    Baby Boy Wilson

    Male

    Austin

    TX

    1966-08-01

    Baby

    Boy Wilson

    11/14/2025

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    Did anyone else read about the amazing determination of Gary Lavergne in helping Claire Wilson find ... ...Read More
    12/17/2024
    I was deeply moved by the story surrounding the placement of Baby Boy Wilson's headstone in 2014, ne... ...Read More
    02/29/2024
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