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Frank Perkins

Death by Force
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On a tragic day in Winthrop, Maine, the life of 58-year-old Frank Perkins Sr. came to a violent end. On August 16, 2000, the male victim was fatally shot in an event that would be later classified as a domestic murder-suicide. The person responsible for his death was his own son, 25-year-old Frank Perkins Jr.

The incident unfolded as a deeply personal and familial tragedy. For reasons that may never be fully understood, Frank Perkins Jr. turned a weapon on his father, ending his life. Imm ...Read More
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  • 2000 Annual Homicides | Maine State Police
  • Frank Perkins, Sr., age 58 - National Gun Violence Memorial
    • Victim Details

    Frank Perkins

    Male

    Winthrop

    ME

    2000-08-16

    58

    Frank

    Perkins

    Primary Suspect Deceased

    11/05/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Has anyone else been diving into the tragic story of Frank Perkins Sr. and his son in Winthrop? The ... ...Read More
    09/12/2024
    I was reading about the tragic event involving Frank Perkins Sr. and Jr., and it really got me think... ...Read More
    01/29/2024
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    I've been thinking deeply about the Winthrop, Maine case involving Frank Perkins Sr.... ...Read More
    06/10/2023
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