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Suzanne Denise Harrison

Case from Upshur County, TX dated May 04, 1986

Victim Details

Suzanne Denise Harrison

Female

Upshur County

TX

1986-05-04

18

Suzanne

Denise Harrison

06/24/2026

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Suzanne Denise Harrison, an 18-year-old woman, tragically lost her life on May 4, 1986, in Upshur County, Texas. She was one of three victims in a brutal crime that shook the local community. Harrison, along with 20-year-old Gena Turner and 19-year-old Bryan Boone, had planned a trip to Lake Hawkins, a popular recreational spot in Texas. However, their outing took a horrific turn when they encountered Jerry Walter McFadden, a convicted serial rapist and murderer.

McFadden, who had a long ...
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    I can't stop thinking about how incredibly brave Suzanne, Gena, and Bryan must have been in those te... ...Read More
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    I’ve been thinking a lot about the escape incident during which McFadden took a guard hostage. It ... ...Read More
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