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Father Kenneth Walker

Case from Phoenix, AZ dated Jun 11, 2014

Victim Details

Father Kenneth Walker

Male

White / Caucasian

Phoenix

AZ

2014-06-11

28

Father

Kenneth Walker

Yes

07/19/2026

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On the night of June 11, 2014, Father Kenneth Walker, a 28-year-old Caucasian male priest, was tragically killed in Phoenix, Arizona. The incident occurred at the rectory of the Mother of Mercy Mission, where he and a fellow priest, Father Joseph Terra, resided. The senseless act of violence cut short the life of a young man devoted to his faith and community.

The evening took a horrific turn when Father Terra, then 56, heard a noise outside the rectory and opened the door to investigate. ...
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  • azcentral: Phoenix police make arrest in priest murder
  • azcentral: Phoenix priest killed, another wounded in attack
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