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Roger Hatfield

Case from Allen, KY dated Oct 16, 1981

Victim Details

Roger Hatfield

Male

Allen

KY

1981-10-16

34

Roger

Hatfield

07/12/2026

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In the small mountain community of Allen, Kentucky, a tragic event unfolded on October 16, 1981, forever altering the lives of many. On this day, Roger Hatfield, a 34-year-old male, was killed in a devastating mass shooting at the Mountain Auto-Truck Parts Store. The incident sent shockwaves through the quiet town, leaving a lasting mark on its residents.

The perpetrator of this violent act was William O. Bevins, a 70-year-old retired coal miner. Armed with an automatic rifle, Bevins ente ...
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  • Newspapers.com: The Courier-Journal (Louisville, Kentucky)18 Oct 1981, SunPage 33
  • https://archive.ph/rxV1Q
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    Does anyone remember the community's response to Bevins' sentence? I’ve read through multiple thre... ...Read More
    11/27/2023
    Roger Hatfield's life was tragically cut short in that senseless shooting, and my heart goes out to ... ...Read More
    02/17/2023
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