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Addison Wilkins

Case from Richmond, VA dated May 21, 1966

Victim Details

Addison Wilkins

Male

White / Caucasian

Richmond

VA

1966-05-21

20

Addison

Wilkins

07/03/2026

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In the spring of 1966, a wave of terror gripped the city of Richmond, Virginia, culminating in the tragic death of Addison Wilkins. On the evening of May 21, the 20-year-old white male, who was reportedly a ministry student, was walking along Forest Hill Avenue. His path tragically crossed with that of two brothers, William Penn, 25, and Thomas Lee Penn, 18, who were in the midst of a violent crime spree that had already claimed multiple lives and instilled a deep fear within the community.
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  • The Penn Brothers (1966) – CHPN
  • Penn brothers claimed 6 victims in 6-week 1966 murder spree

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