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Thomas Francis Blackwell

Case from Grundy, VA dated Jan 16, 2002

Victim Details

Thomas Francis Blackwell

Male

White / Caucasian

Grundy

VA

2002-01-16

41

Thomas

Francis Blackwell

07/01/2026

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In the quiet town of Grundy, Virginia, the Appalachian School of Law became the scene of a tragedy that claimed the life of 41-year-old professor Thomas Francis Blackwell. On January 16, 2002, a student named Peter Odighizuwa opened fire on the campus, forever altering the lives of those present. Blackwell, an associate professor of law, was among the three individuals fatally shot that day. The other victims were the school's dean, Anthony Sutin, and a student, Angela Dales.

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  • Los Angeles Times: Dean, Professor and Student Killed at Law School in Va.
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    I came across some old articles about the Appalachian School of Law shooting and was struck by the b... ...Read More
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    I've been reading about the tragic events at the Appalachian School of Law, and my heart goes out to... ...Read More
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