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Helen Gaffney

Case from Farwell, MI dated Feb 16, 1982

Victim Details

Name

Helen Gaffney

Gender

Female

City

Farwell

State

MI

Date Of Death

1982-02-16

Age At Death

29

First Name

Helen

Last Name

Gaffney

Last Updated

06/30/2026

Case Description

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In the quiet, rural setting of Farwell, Michigan, a horrific tragedy unfolded on February 16, 1982, forever scarring the small community. On that cold winter day, 29-year-old Helen Gaffney, a female, and six of her family members were brutally murdered in what would become known as the Rock Road massacre. The devastating event took place at the family's farmhouse, shattering the peace of the close-knit town. Helen, along with her three children, Angela, 10, Thomas, 7, and Amy, 4, were shot and k ...

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Helen Gaffney and her four children tried to flee... - UPI Archives

Rock Road massacre - Wikipedia

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Has anyone looked into how Helen's little girl, Amanda, has been doing since the massacre? It's hard... ...Read More
06/03/2024

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