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Kenneth Shanafelt

Case from Portland, OR dated Jun 07, 1997

Victim Details

Kenneth Shanafelt

Male

Portland

OR

1997-06-07

39

Kenneth

Shanafelt

06/27/2026

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On a warm spring evening in Portland, Oregon, the night of June 7, 1997, turned tragic for Kenneth Shanafelt, a 39-year-old man from Vancouver, Washington. He and his wife, Robin, were enjoying a romantic evening out, having just attended a performance of the musical "Beauty and the Beast." Afterward, they decided to extend their night by visiting the nearby Rose Festival, a popular local event. They strolled through Waterfront Park, enjoying the festive atmosphere, before heading back to their ...
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  • Teen Held In Stray-Bullet Case | The Seattle Times
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