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Patricia Harris Towler

Death by Force
Case Description
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Patricia Harris Towler, aged 43, tragically died on March 4, 2020, in Gretna, Virginia, in what has been identified as a murder-suicide. According to reports, Patricia was shot by her husband, Dane Clarke Towler, before he turned the gun on himself. The incident occurred in the parking lot of a Dairy Queen on W Gretna Road. A deputy from the Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office was present at the scene when Patricia, who had just arrived in a silver Honda Accord, informed the deputy that she was ...Read More
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  • Richmond Times-Dispatch: Infant found unharmed in car that was scene of murder-suicide in Pittsylvania County
  • WFXRtv.com: Murder-suicide cause of death for pair found in vehicle with baby near Gretna
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    Victim Details

    Patricia Harris Towler

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Gretna

    VA

    2020-03-04

    43

    Patricia

    Harris Towler

    11/06/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    Was anyone else aware that Dane had previously bought the Smith and Wesson revolver used in the trag... ...Read More
    09/17/2024
    I've been following the details of Patricia Harris Towler's case and it really struck me how witness... ...Read More
    09/15/2023
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