Mass Murderer Lynwood Crumpler Drake III (1992)
Overview
Lynwood Crumpler Drake III (born October 10, 1949 – died November 8, 1992) was an American spree killer responsible for a shocking rampage across three communities in central California—Morro Bay, Paso Robles, and San Miguel—on November 7–8, 1992. His spree left six people dead, one wounded, and ended in his suicide. He left behind a note blaming others for the loss of his family and expressing deep resentment toward his parents and sister.
Timeline of Events & Locations
Drake’s murderous spree unfolded over approximately eleven hours:
- On the evening of November 7, 1992, shortly before 6 p.m., he entered a home in Morro Bay and shot his former landlord.
- He then went to another Morro Bay home, killing a man who had testified against him, fatally shot another during a struggle, and wounded a bystander.
- About five hours later he drove to Paso Robles, where he attacked a card parlor, killing two dealers and one customer.
- Finally, he arrived in San Miguel, beat and took a former landlady hostage, and at approximately 5 a.m. on November 8, as the house was surrounded, he killed himself.
Weapons Used
Drake carried multiple weapons during his rampage:
- A .32-caliber Smith & Wesson Model 30 revolver
- A 12-gauge shotgun
- A blackjack (used in the final kidnapping)
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