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Shirley Parvin

Death by Force
Case Description
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Shirley Parvin, aged 51, tragically lost her life on April 20, 1978, in Flushing, Michigan. She was one of the victims in a violent robbery at the Sunshine Food Store. Alongside Shirley, two other individuals, Elizabeth Hall, 44, and Robert Shepp, 18, were also killed during this incident. The robbery turned deadly when the perpetrators opened fire, resulting in the deaths of the three victims.

The investigation into the murders led to the arrest and conviction of Ricky Newell. Newell, ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Shirley Parvin

    Female

    Flushing

    MI

    1978-04-20

    51

    Shirley

    Parvin

    11/22/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Lately, I've been reflecting on the tragic events at the Sunshine Food Store back in 1978. Shirley P... ...Read More
    02/24/2024
    Hi everyone, I’ve been following the Sunshine Food Store case, and there's something that’s been... ...Read More
    12/24/2023
    Hi everyone,
    I’ve been thinking a lot about Shirley Parvin and the courage she must have had on... ...Read More
    01/08/2023
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