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Linda Stephens Lorenz

Case from Purcell, OK dated Jun 22, 1978

Victim Details

Linda Stephens Lorenz

Female

White / Caucasian

Purcell

OK

1978-06-22

31

Linda

Stephens Lorenz

07/10/2026

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On a summer day in June of 1978, a journey of sorrow turned into a horrifying tragedy for the Lorenz family. Linda Stephens Lorenz, a 31-year-old woman, her husband Melvin, and their 12-year-old son Richard were traveling through Oklahoma, making their way to a family funeral. Their trip was abruptly interrupted near Purcell when they noticed what appeared to be a stranded motorist and, in a gesture of kindness, pulled over to offer their assistance. This act of compassion would be their last. T ...
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  • Roger Dale Stafford - Wikipedia
  • TSGT Linda Stephens Lorenz (1947-1978) - Find a Grave Memorial

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    I've been thinking a lot about little Richard Lorenz and how devastating his story is. Imagine being... ...Read More
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