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Theresa Anne Cleary

Death by Force
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In the autumn of 1991, a tragedy unfolded on the University of Iowa campus that left an indelible mark on the community. On November 1st, a former graduate student, Gang Lu, embarked on a shooting rampage that would claim the lives of five individuals and injure another. Among the victims was Theresa Anne Cleary, a respected 56-year-old White female who served as the university's Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs.

The day began like any other, but turned horrific when Lu, disg ...Read More
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  • 1991 University of Iowa shooting - Wikipedia
  • The Des Moines Register: Nov. 1, 1991: The day a university shooting rampage shocked Iowa
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    Victim Details

    Theres Anne Cleary

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Iowa City

    IA

    1991-11-01

    56

    Theresa

    Anne Cleary

    11/05/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Hey everyone,
    I’ve been reading the threads about the tragic events at the University of Iowa i... ...Read More
    12/08/2024
    I wanted to take a moment to express my condolences to Dr. Cleary's family and everyone impacted by ... ...Read More
    09/19/2024
    I remember reading about the horrific events that unfolded at the University of Iowa back in '91. So... ...Read More
    06/23/2024
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