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Robert Bob Violette

Case from Lewiston, ME dated Oct 25, 2023

Victim Details

Bob Violette

Male

White / Caucasian

Lewiston

ME

2023-10-25

76

Robert

Bob Violette

Primary Suspect Deceased

06/29/2026

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On a crisp autumn evening in Lewiston, Maine, the familiar sounds of crashing pins and joyful laughter at a local bowling alley were shattered by an unthinkable act of violence. Among the victims of the mass shooting on October 25, 2023, was Robert "Bob" Violette, a 76-year-old White male. A beloved figure in the community, he was dedicating his time, as he often did, to coaching a youth bowling league when the attack occurred.

Bob, a retired Sears mechanic and U.S. Navy veteran, was know ...
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    I've been reflecting on all the stories about Bob Violette's dedication to youth bowling and how muc... ...Read More
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    I’ve been thinking a lot about Bob and Lucille Violette after the tragic events a... ...Read More
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    I've been thinking a lot about the incredible impact Bob and Lucille had on our community, especiall... ...Read More
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