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Richard Esser

Case from Edmond, OK dated Aug 20, 1986

Victim Details

Richard Esser

Male

Edmond

OK

1986-08-20

38

Richard

Esser

07/16/2026

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In the early morning hours of August 20, 1986, a tragedy unfolded in the quiet city of Edmond, Oklahoma, forever marking it in the annals of American history. Richard Esser, a 38-year-old male supervisor at the United States Post Office, was beginning his workday, unaware of the horrific events that were about to transpire. The day before, he and another supervisor had reprimanded a part-time letter carrier, Patrick Sherrill, for his poor job performance. This disciplinary action would prove to ...
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  • The Oklahoman: Edmond post office massacre 20 years later
  • Edmond Post Office Massacre | The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture
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