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Lawrence Schlienz

Case from Whitesboro, OK dated Mar 03, 2014

Victim Details

Lawrence Schlienz

Male

White / Caucasian

Whitesboro

OK

2014-03-03

80

Lawrence

Schlienz

07/07/2026

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In the quiet community of Whitesboro, Oklahoma, a tragic event unfolded, revealing a grim family story. Lawrence Schlienz, an 80-year-old male, became a victim in a devastating double murder-suicide. The incident, which also claimed the life of 57-year-old Edith Custard, was orchestrated by Edith's son and Lawrence's stepson, 30-year-old Jacob Custard.

The authorities were called to a house fire on March 3, 2014, and upon investigation, they discovered the three bodies. The scene was the ...
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  • 40/29TV: Oklahoma officials confirm deadly fire as double-homicide, suicide
  • Lawrence Schlienz | Obituary | McAlester News Capital
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