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Cheryl Mallernee McGaffic

Death by Force
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On a tragic autumn morning in Tucson, Arizona, the life of Cheryl Mallernee McGaffic, a 44-year-old White female, was cut short in a horrifying act of violence that shook the University of Arizona campus. It was October 28, 2002, when a disgruntled nursing student, 41-year-old Robert Stewart Flores Jr., embarked on a deadly rampage at the College of Nursing.

The day began like any other, with McGaffic, a dedicated clinical associate professor, administering a midterm exam to her students. ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Cheryl Mallernee McGaffic

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Tucson

    AZ

    2002-10-28

    44

    Cheryl

    Mallernee McGaffic

    11/27/2025

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    I came across some discussions on the impact of campus environments on mental health, and it made me... ...Read More
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