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Jack Mar

Death by Force
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In the winter of 1983, a profound tragedy unfolded in Seattle, Washington, though the name Jack Mar does not appear in the online historical records of the events of February 19th of that year. That particular date is etched in the city's memory for a different, horrific reason: the Wah Mee massacre, the deadliest mass murder in Washington's history. In the heart of the Chinatown-International District, inside a private gambling club, a robbery went terribly wrong, leaving thirteen people dead. ...Read More
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  • KIRO 7 News Seattle: Wah Mee: A look back at the deadliest mass shooting in Washington history
  • Wah Mee massacre - Wikipedia
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    Victim Details

    Jack Mar

    Male

    Asian

    Seattle

    WA

    1983-02-19

    60

    Jack

    Mar

    11/09/2025

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    Hey everyone,
    I've been reading through the details of the Wah Mee massacre, and I can't help but... ...Read More
    06/02/2024
    I recently came across some old newspaper articles about the Wah Mee massacre, and one thing that st... ...Read More
    08/24/2023
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