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On a tragic spring day in Colorado Springs, the life of 46-year-old Joanne McNamara, a female, was cut short in a senseless act of violence. On May 17, 1986, a shooting spree unfolded, leaving a trail of devastation at two local businesses and claiming the lives of five individuals, including McNamara.
The harrowing events began at the Grand View Lounge, where a robbery escalated into a scene of carnage. Three people were fatally shot, and the establishment was then set ablaze in an appar ...Read More
The harrowing events began at the Grand View Lounge, where a robbery escalated into a scene of carnage. Three people were fatally shot, and the establishment was then set ablaze in an appar ...Read More
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Joanne McNamara
Female
Colorado Springs
CO
1986-05-17
46
Joanne
McNamara
11/14/2025
Forum Posts (3)
I keep thinking about the impact on Joanne McNamara’s family. It must be incredibly tough to not h... ...Read More
05/15/2024
05/15/2024
I've been thinking about Joanne McNamara and the horrifying day she lost her life. Has anyone else w... ...Read More
01/21/2024
01/21/2024
I was just reading about the Grand View Lounge-Kwik-Way Massacre, and it got me thinking about how d... ...Read More
02/24/2023
02/24/2023
