Ethel Springer Murdered in Mercer, Maine age 51

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On July 13, 1999, in Mercer, Maine, 51-year-old Ethel Springer was fatally shot by her husband, 59-year-old Bryan Springer, at the town hall. After the shooting, Bryan returned to their home, set it on fire, and then died by suicide. This tragic event was classified as a domestic murder-suicide.

The incident was part of a concerning pattern of domestic homicides in Maine during 1999. According to the Maine State Police, there were 25 homicides that year, with 16 classified as domestic. ...Read More

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name

Ethel Springer

gender

Female

city

Mercer

state

ME

Date of Death

1999-07-13

Age at Death

51

First Name

Ethel

Last Name

Springer

Last Updated

11/29/2024

Ethel Springer
Murdered

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