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Lewis Wilson Harper

Case from Millville, DE dated Mar 30, 1969

Victim Details

Lewis Wilson Harper

Male

White / Caucasian

Millville

DE

1969-03-30

54

Lewis

Wilson Harper

07/29/2026

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On March 30, 1969, 54-year-old Lewis Wilson Harper was found dead in Millville, Delaware, marking the culmination of a tragic and violent event. Harper, a local resident, was reportedly shot and killed under mysterious circumstances, leading to an intense investigation by local authorities. The homicide shocked the small community of Millville, where Harper was known to many as a quiet, hardworking man.

Initial reports indicated that Harper's death was the result of a gunshot wound, but d ...
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  • Lewis Wilson Harper, age 54 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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