Marguerite Gabour Lamport

Death by Force

Marguerite Gabour Lamport, a 56-year-old woman from Austin, Texas, tragically lost her life on August 1, 1966. She was one of the victims of the infamous Texas Tower Sniper, Charles Whitman. On that fateful day, Marguerite, along with her family, was visiting the University of Texas tower to enjoy the scenic views of Austin. As they ascended the stairs to the observation deck, they encountered Whitman, who had already begun his deadly rampage. Whitman, armed with a sawed-off shotgun, opened fire ...Read More

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