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Lora Ann Wright

Case from Saint Anthony, MN dated May 16, 2012

Victim Details

Lora Ann Wright

Female

Black / African American

Saint Anthony

MN

2012-05-16

45

Lora

Ann Wright

07/09/2026

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On May 16, 2012, Lora Ann Wright, aged 45, was tragically shot to death by her husband, Sammie Wright, in the front yard of their home in Saint Anthony, Minnesota. The incident occurred after friends had confronted Lora about being in an abusive relationship. Sammie Wright, aged 52, then turned the gun on himself, resulting in a murder-suicide.

The couple's 25-year-old son was also shot in the leg during the incident but survived. The shooting was the third time police had been called to ...
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  • Twin Cities: St. Anthony murder-suicide victims ID’d
  • Memorial Fund Set Up For St. Anthony Murder-Suicide Victims
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    Did anyone else see Lora's story on the news and feel the immense ripple effect it had on the commun... ...Read More
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