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William Kinkel, a 59-year-old male, was killed in his Springfield, Oregon, home on May 20, 1998. His death was the tragic beginning of a violent episode that would soon impact the entire community. On that Wednesday afternoon, William was at his kitchen counter when his 15-year-old son, Kipland Kinkel, shot him in the back of the head with a. 22 caliber rifle. After the shooting, his son dragged his body and covered it with a sheet.
The following day, on May 21, 1998, Kipland drove to Thu ...Read More
The following day, on May 21, 1998, Kipland drove to Thu ...Read More
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William Kinkel
Male
Springfield
OR
1998-05-21
59
William
Kinkel
11/23/2025
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