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In the spring of 2002, a tragic event unfolded in South Bend, Indiana, forever altering the lives of several families and shaking the community. On the morning of March 22nd, what began as a regular workday at the Bertrand Products aircraft parts plant turned into a scene of unimaginable violence. Among the victims of this senseless act was Robert Downs Jr., a 42-year-old man.

The perpetrator, identified as 54-year-old William Lockey, a coworker of the victims, entered the facility and op ...Read More
Victim Details

Robert Downs Jr.

Male

White / Caucasian

South Bend

IN

2002-3-22

42

Robert

Downs Jr.

12/16/2025