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John Loui

Case from Seattle, WA dated Feb 19, 1983

Victim Details

John S. Loui

Male

Asian

Seattle

WA

1983-02-19

48

John

Loui

07/12/2026

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John S. Loui, a 48-year-old male of Cantonese-speaking Chinese origin, was the manager of the Wah Mee Club, a popular though illegal gambling establishment situated in the basement of the Louisa Hotel in Seattle's International District. The night of February 18, 1983, began like many others at the club, with patrons and staff, including Loui, engaged in the lively atmosphere of high-stakes gambling. However, the evening was destined to take a horrific turn in the early hours of February 19th.
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  • John S. Loui (1934-1983) - Find a Grave Memorial
  • KIRO 7 News Seattle: Wah Mee: A look back at the deadliest mass shooting in Washington history
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    I was just reading more about the victims of the Wah Mee massacre and came across John S. Loui's nam... ...Read More
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    I've been reflecting on the courage it must have taken for Wai Yok Chin to come forward and identify... ...Read More
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