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Diane G. Spangler

Case from Crozet, VA dated Feb 17, 2025

Victim Details

Diane G. Spangler

Female

White / Caucasian

Crozet

VA

2025-02-17

68

Diane

G. Spangler

07/18/2026

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On a Monday afternoon that shattered the tranquility of Crozet, Virginia, Diane G. Spangler, a retired nurse known for her warmth and love for life, became an innocent victim in a sudden act of violence. It was February 17, 2025, when the 68-year-old resident of Afton found herself in the parking lot of the Blue Ridge Shopping Center. What should have been a routine trip to the Harris Teeter grocery store turned into a scene of unimaginable tragedy.

Diane was seated in her car when a man, ...
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  • The Daily Progress: Family says authorities were warned about Crozet gunman before deadly shooting
  • CBS 19 News: Police breakdown the timeline of a deadly shooting in Harris Teeter parking lot
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    I'm still reeling from the shock of what happened in Crozet. My heart truly goes ou... ...Read More
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