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Wanda Murray

Death by Force
Case Description
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On a Thursday afternoon in Durango, Colorado, the life of 66-year-old Wanda Murray came to a tragic and violent end. As she was leaving her workplace near a local Walmart, she was confronted by her 74-year-old ex-husband, Michael Murray. He managed to get into the passenger side of her vehicle, prompting Wanda to immediately exit and attempt to run for her life. Michael pursued her on foot for a short distance.

The terrifying chase ended abruptly when Wanda glanced back at her pursuer. At ...Read More
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  • Durango Herald: Durango shooting victim identified as 66-year-old grandmother
  • Durango Herald: Two die in shooting near Durango Walmart
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    Victim Details

    Wanda Murray

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Durango

    CO

    2025-10-02

    66

    Wanda

    Murray

    11/14/2025

    Forum Posts (4)
    I've been thinking a lot about the civic response to Wanda Murray's tragic death in the Walmart park... ...Read More
    11/05/2025
    Has anyone else been thinking about the role that public places play in domestic violence cases, lik... ...Read More
    11/04/2025
    I've been following this tragic case closely, and my thoughts go out to Wanda Murray's family and th... ...Read More
    10/22/2025
    I can't stop thinking about how terrifying Wanda's last moments must have been. To be confronted by ... ...Read More
    10/07/2025
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