Deaths by Force on October 16

Deaths by Force (498)

Death by Force35th anniversary

George Ira Spor

Male, age 53 · Butterfield Canyon, Utah

Killed Oct 16, 1991 · 35 years ago

George Ira Spor, a 53-year-old White male, was last seen on October 16, 1991. This was the last day he was reported to have been at his job. A few days later, on the morning of October 19, 1991, his body was discovered by a deer hunter in the rugged terrain…

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Death by Force35th anniversary

Alphonse Al Gratia Jr.

Male, age 71 · Killeen, Texas

Killed Oct 16, 1991 · 35 years ago

Alphonse "Al" Gratia Jr., a 71-year-old male of unspecified ethnicity, tragically lost his life on October 16, 1991, in Killeen, Texas. His death was part of a larger tragedy known as the Luby's massacre, a mass shooting that occurred at the Luby's Cafeteria…

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Death by Force35th anniversary

Clodine Delphia Humphrey

Female, age 63 · Killeen, Texas

Killed Oct 16, 1991 · 35 years ago

Clodine Delphia Humphrey, a 63-year-old woman of American ethnicity, tragically lost her life on October 16, 1991, in Killeen, Texas. She was one of the victims of the infamous Luby's shooting, a mass shooting that occurred at the Luby's Cafeteria in Killeen.…

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Death by Force35th anniversary

Connie Deen Peterson

Female, age 41 · Killeen, Texas

Killed Oct 16, 1991 · 35 years ago

Connie Deen Peterson, a 41-year-old woman of Caucasian ethnicity, tragically lost her life on October 16, 1991, in Killeen, Texas. She was one of the 24 victims of the horrific Luby's Cafeteria massacre. The incident occurred when a gunman named George…

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Death by Force35th anniversary

Debra Ann Chancellor Gray

Female, age 33 · Killeen, Texas

Killed Oct 16, 1991 · 35 years ago

Debra Ann Chancellor Gray, a 33-year-old woman of Caucasian ethnicity, tragically lost her life on October 16, 1991, in Killeen, Texas. She was one of the victims of the infamous Luby's massacre, a mass shooting that occurred at the Luby's Cafeteria in…

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Death by Force35th anniversary

Michael Edward Griffith

Male, age 48 · Killeen, Texas

Killed Oct 16, 1991 · 35 years ago

Michael Edward Griffith, a 48-year-old white male, tragically lost his life on October 16, 1991, in Killeen, Texas. He was one of the victims of the infamous Luby's Cafeteria massacre, one of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history. On that fateful day…

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Death by Force35th anniversary

Glen Arval Spivey

Male, age 55 · Killeen, Texas

Killed Oct 16, 1991 · 35 years ago

Glen Arval Spivey, a 55-year-old male from Killeen, Texas, tragically lost his life on October 16, 1991. Glen Arval Spivey was one of the victims of the Luby's massacre, a mass shooting that took place at Luby's Cafeteria in Killeen, Texas. The perpetrator…

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Death by Force35th anniversary

Iva Juanita Cook Williams

Female, age 64 · Killeen, Texas

Killed Oct 16, 1991 · 35 years ago

Iva Juanita Cook Williams, a 64-year-old woman of Caucasian ethnicity, tragically lost her life on October 16, 1991, in Killeen, Texas. She was one of the victims of the infamous Luby's shooting, a mass shooting carried out by George Hennard. On that fateful…

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Death by Force35th anniversary

James Walter Welsh

Male, age 75 · Killeen, Texas

Killed Oct 16, 1991 · 35 years ago

James Walter Welsh, a 75-year-old male of White ethnicity from Waco, Texas, tragically lost his life on October 16, 1991, in Killeen, Texas. He was one of the victims of the Luby's shooting massacre, a horrific event that took place at the Luby's Cafeteria in…

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Death by Force35th anniversary

Jimmie Eugene Caruthers

Male, age 48 · Killeen, Texas

Killed Oct 16, 1991 · 35 years ago

Jimmie Eugene Caruthers, a 48-year-old male from Austin, Texas, tragically lost his life on October 16, 1991, in Killeen, Texas. He was one of the victims of the infamous Luby's shooting massacre, one of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history. On that…

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Death by Force35th anniversary

John Romero

Male, age 29 · Killeen, Texas

Killed Oct 16, 1991 · 35 years ago

John Raymond Romero Jr., a 29-year-old male of Hispanic ethnicity, tragically lost his life on October 16, 1991, in Killeen, Texas. He was one of the 24 innocent bystanders killed in the Luby's Cafeteria shooting, a mass shooting carried out by George…

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Death by Force35th anniversary

Kriemhild Asnath Salome

Female, age 62 · Killeen, Texas

Killed Oct 16, 1991 · 35 years ago

Kriemhild Asnath Salome, a 62-year-old woman, tragically lost her life on October 16, 1991, in Killeen, Texas. She was a victim of the infamous Luby's Cafeteria massacre, one of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history. On that fateful day, George Hennard…

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Death by Force35th anniversary

Lula Belle Nolte Welsh

Female, age 75 · Killeen, Texas

Killed Oct 16, 1991 · 35 years ago

Lula Belle Nolte Welsh, a 64-year-old woman of Caucasian ethnicity from Waco, Texas, tragically lost her life on October 16, 1991, in Killeen, Texas. She was one of the victims of the Luby's Cafeteria shooting massacre, which remains one of the deadliest mass…

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Death by Force35th anniversary

Nancy Faye Hedgepeth Stansbury

Female, age 44 · Killeen, Texas

Killed Oct 16, 1991 · 35 years ago

Nancy Faye Hedgepeth Stansbury, a 44-year-old woman, tragically lost her life on October 16, 1991, in Killeen, Texas. She was a supervisor for the Killeen school district and was having lunch with her colleague Ruth Pujol and an assistant school…

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Death by Force35th anniversary

Olgica Andonovsk Taylor

Female, age 45 · Killeen, Texas

Killed Oct 16, 1991 · 35 years ago

Olgica Andonovsk Taylor, a 45-year-old woman of Macedonian ethnicity, tragically lost her life on October 16, 1991, in Killeen, Texas. She was one of the victims of the horrific Luby's shooting massacre, where George Jo Hennard drove his pickup truck into the…

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Death by Force35th anniversary

Patricia B. Pat Kemp

Female, age 57 · Killeen, Texas

Killed Oct 16, 1991 · 35 years ago

Patricia B. "Pat" Kemp, a 57-year-old white female, tragically lost her life on October 16, 1991, in Killeen, Texas. Pat was one of the victims of the infamous Luby's Cafeteria massacre, a mass shooting that shocked the nation. On that fateful day, Pat and…

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Death by Force35th anniversary

Ruth Pujol

Female, age 55 · Killeen, Texas

Killed Oct 16, 1991 · 35 years ago

Ruth Pujol, a 55-year-old woman from Killeen, Texas, tragically lost her life on October 16, 1991. She was one of the victims of the horrific Luby's Cafeteria massacre, a mass shooting that remains one of the deadliest in U.S. history. Ruth Pujol was among…

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Death by Force35th anniversary

Steven Charles Dody

Male, age 43 · Killeen, Texas

Killed Oct 16, 1991 · 35 years ago

Steven Charles Dody, a 43-year-old male of Caucasian ethnicity, was one of the victims of the tragic Luby's massacre in Killeen, Texas, on October 16, 1991. Dody, a decorated Vietnam veteran and a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army, was at the Luby's…

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Death by Force35th anniversary

Su-Zann Rashott

Female, age 36 · Killeen, Texas

Killed Oct 16, 1991 · 35 years ago

Su-Zann Neal Rashott, a 36-year-old woman from Killeen, Texas, tragically lost her life on October 16, 1991. She was one of the victims of the infamous Luby's Cafeteria massacre, one of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history. On that fateful day, George…

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Death by Force35th anniversary

Sylvia Mathilde King

Female, age 30 · Killeen, Texas

Killed Oct 16, 1991 · 35 years ago

On October 16, 1991, Sylvia Mathilde King, a 30-year-old Caucasian woman, was among the 23 individuals tragically killed during the Luby's Cafeteria massacre in Killeen, Texas. Born on June 30, 1961, in Bad Cannstatt, Germany, Sylvia had made Killeen her…

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Death by Force35th anniversary

Thomas Earl Simmons

Male, age 33 · Killeen, Texas

Killed Oct 16, 1991 · 35 years ago

Thomas Earl Simmons, a 33-year-old male of unspecified ethnicity, tragically lost his life on October 16, 1991, in Killeen, Texas. He was one of the victims of the infamous Luby's Cafeteria shooting, a horrific event that took place when George Hennard drove…

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Death by Force35th anniversary

Ursula Edith Kunath Gratia

Female, age 67 · Killeen, Texas

Killed Oct 16, 1991 · 35 years ago

Ursula Edith Suzy Kunath Gratia, aged 67, was tragically killed on October 16, 1991, in Killeen, Texas. She was a woman of German ethnicity. Suzy Kunath was at the Luby's Cafeteria with her husband, Al Gratia, when a gunman named George Hennard drove his…

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Death by Force35th anniversary

Venice E. Charles Henehan

Female, age 70 · Killeen, Texas

Killed Oct 16, 1991 · 35 years ago

Venice E. Charles Henehan, a 70-year-old woman of Caucasian ethnicity, tragically lost her life on October 16, 1991, in Killeen, Texas. She was one of the victims of the horrific Luby's Massacre, a mass shooting carried out by George Jo Hennard. Hennard drove…

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Death by Force35th anniversary

Zona Mae Hunnicutt Lynn

Female, age 65 · Killeen, Texas

Killed Oct 16, 1991 · 35 years ago

Zona Mae Hunnicutt Lynn, a 65-year-old woman, tragically lost her life on October 16, 1991, in Killeen, Texas. She was one of the victims of the infamous Luby's Cafeteria massacre, a mass shooting that shocked the nation. On that fateful day, a mentally ill…

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Death by Force35th anniversary

Patricia B. Carney

Female, age 57 · Killeen, Texas

Killed Oct 16, 1991 · 35 years ago

On October 16, 1991, Patricia B. Carney, a 57-year-old white woman, was tragically killed in what became known as the Luby’s massacre in Killeen, Texas. Patricia, often referred to as Pat, was the director of elementary curriculum for the Cleburne Independent…

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Death by Force40th anniversary

Judy Pillman

Female, age 24 · Jefferson, Colorado

Killed Oct 16, 1986 · 40 years ago

On October 26, 1986, the body of 24-year-old Judy Tina Pillman, a white female, was discovered by two fishermen in Chatfield State Park in Jefferson County, Colorado. Her body was found partially covered by brush on the west side of the park near South…

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Death by Force45th anniversary

Anthony Taitt

Male, age 21 · Loveland, Colorado

Killed Oct 16, 1981 · 45 years ago

In the quiet city of Loveland, Colorado, a young man's life was tragically cut short in a brutal act of violence that shattered the community's sense of security. Anthony Taitt, a 21-year-old male and a sophomore at Colorado State University, was working as a…

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Death by Force45th anniversary

James R. Balderson

Male, age 24 · Fort Collins, Colorado

Killed Oct 16, 1981 · 45 years ago

In the autumn of 1981, a shadow fell over Fort Collins, Colorado, with the tragic death of James Raymond Balderson, a 24-year-old White male. On October 16th, Balderson was working as a convenience store clerk when his life was violently cut short. His death…

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Death by Force45th anniversary

Jarvey Hamilton

Male, age 27 · Allen, Kentucky

Killed Oct 16, 1981 · 45 years ago

In the small community of Allen, Kentucky, the autumn of 1981 was shattered by a violent and tragic event that would leave a lasting scar. On October 16th, Jarvey Hamilton, a 27-year-old man, was at the Mountain Auto-Truck Parts Store when his life was cut…

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Death by Force45th anniversary

Michael Joe Halbert

Male, age 28 · Allen, Kentucky

Killed Oct 16, 1981 · 45 years ago

On a tragic autumn day in Allen, Kentucky, the lives of five men, including 28-year-old Michael Joe Halbert, were violently cut short. The date was October 16, 1981, when a retired coal miner named William 'Okie' Bevins, aged 70, walked into an auto parts…

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Death by Force45th anniversary

Roger Dale Click

Male, age 28 · Allen, Kentucky

Killed Oct 16, 1981 · 45 years ago

In the small town of Allen, Kentucky, a tragic event unfolded on October 16, 1981, forever altering the lives of many. Roger Dale Click, a 28-year-old male, was at an auto parts store when he was fatally shot. The day took a grim turn when a 70-year-old…

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Death by Force45th anniversary

Roger Hatfield

Male, age 34 · Allen, Kentucky

Killed Oct 16, 1981 · 45 years ago

In the small mountain community of Allen, Kentucky, a tragic event unfolded on October 16, 1981, forever altering the lives of many. On this day, Roger Hatfield, a 34-year-old male, was killed in a devastating mass shooting at the Mountain Auto-Truck Parts…

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Death by Force45th anniversary

Rufus Hamilton

Male, age 42 · Allen, Kentucky

Killed Oct 16, 1981 · 45 years ago

In the small town of Allen, Kentucky, the afternoon of October 16, 1981, was shattered by an act of violence that would leave a lasting scar on the community. Rufus Hamilton, a 42-year-old man, was among five individuals who tragically lost their lives in a…

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Death by Force45th anniversary

Garvey Hamilton

Male, age 28 · Allen, Kentucky

Killed Oct 16, 1981 · 45 years ago

In the small town of Allen, Kentucky, a tragedy unfolded on October 16, 1981, that would leave a lasting scar on the community. Garvey Hamilton, a 28-year-old African American male, was one of five men whose lives were cut short in a hail of gunfire at the…

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Death by Force50th anniversary

Johnnie Shoates

Male, age 36 · Detroit, Michigan

Killed Oct 16, 1976 · 50 years ago

In the early morning hours of Saturday, October 16, 1976, off-duty Detroit Police Lieutenant Johnnie Shoates was waiting in line at a Church's Chicken restaurant at 12701 Joy Road. Suddenly, a man entered the establishment and announced a robbery. Identifying…

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Death by Force50th anniversary

Cheryl Lynn Payton

Female, age 23 · Mobile County, Alabama

Killed Oct 16, 1976 · 50 years ago

On a rainy evening in Mobile County, Alabama, on October 16, 1976, 23-year-old Cheryl Lynn Payton was working as a clerk at a Compact convenience store. That night, she was abducted at gunpoint from her place of work. Signs of a struggle were later found at…

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Death by Force95th anniversary

Anne Alexandra Agnes Imlah

Female, age 27 · Phoenix, Arizona

Killed Oct 16, 1931 · 95 years ago

In the fall of 1931, the life of 27-year-old Anne Alexandra Agnes Imlah, a woman of female gender, came to a tragic and sensationalized end in Phoenix, Arizona. Her death would become central to a case that captured national attention, earning the chilling…

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Death by Force95th anniversary

Sarah Hedvig Sammy Samuelson

Female, age 24 · Phoenix, Arizona

Killed Oct 16, 1931 · 95 years ago

In the fall of 1931, a dark and tragic story unfolded in Phoenix, Arizona, culminating in the death of Sarah Hedvig “Sammy” Samuelson, a 24-year-old woman. The events that led to her untimely demise were a complex web of relationships and escalating tensions.…

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Death by Force5th anniversary

Leonard Edwards

Male, age 22 · Greenwood, Mississippi

Killed Oct 16, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the early morning hours of a Saturday in Greenwood, Mississippi, the life of 22-year-old Leonard Edwards was tragically cut short. On October 16, 2021, Edwards was fatally shot outside of his own home on Luther Drive. The violent act sent ripples of shock…

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Death by Force10th anniversary

Jorge Castillo

Male, age 31 · Norwalk, California

Killed Oct 16, 2016 · 10 years ago

Jorge Castillo, a 31-year-old Latino, was tragically shot and killed on October 16, 2016, in Norwalk, California. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning on the 12000 block of Molette Street. According to the Los Angeles County coroner’s…

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Death by Force10th anniversary

Tony Rodrick Welch

Male, age 24 · Compton, California

Killed Oct 16, 2016 · 10 years ago

Tony Rodrick Welch, a 24-year-old man from Compton, California, tragically lost his life on October 17, 2016, following a shooting incident that occurred the previous night. Welch was sitting in his car with two friends on the 600 block of West Cherry Street…

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Death by Force15th anniversary

Kenneth Bernard Kirkland

Male, age 50 · Los Angeles, California

Killed Oct 16, 2011 · 15 years ago

On October 16, 2011, authorities recorded the death of Kenneth Bernard Kirkland in the city of Los Angeles. Kirkland, a 50-year-old Black man, had his death classified as a homicide by county officials following examination. Little information regarding the…

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Elidrian Trovell Reed

Male, age 23 · Dallas, Texas

Killed Oct 16, 2026 · this year

A month before his 24th birthday, Elidrian Trovell Reed’s life was cut short by gunfire in south Dallas. Born on November 16, 2002, he was a young man of 23 whose passing brought deep sorrow to those who knew and loved him. Though details of his personal…

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Marquavious Jolly

Male, age 28 · Atlanta, Georgia

Killed Oct 16, 2026 · this year

Marquavious Jolly was a respectful 28-year-old man who worked every day and loved spending his free time with his mother, Tracy. His life was abruptly and tragically cut short in a shooting that has left his family heartbroken and grappling with an unexpected…

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Brandon Howell

Male, age 41 · Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Killed Oct 16, 2026 · this year

Brandon Keith Howell, a man remembered by loved ones for his big heart and devotion to his family, was born on January 17, 1985, in Duncan, Oklahoma. The 41-year-old male was known to do anything for the people he cared about. After graduating from Duncan…

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DErick Calvin Sr

Male · Greenville, Mississippi

Killed Oct 16, 2026 · this year

A life remembered for its meaningful connections and shared experiences was tragically extinguished in Greenville, Mississippi, on the evening of Friday, October 16, 2026. DErick Calvin Sr., a male resident of the city, was shot and killed, leaving behind a…

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Debra Gayle Green

Female, age 59 · Tracy City, Tennessee

Killed Oct 16, 2026 · this year

Debra Gayle Green was a beloved sister, aunt, and friend whose life was remembered by those who knew her in Tracy City, Tennessee. Born on December 6, 1966, to Norman Wesley and Mary Jane Green, Debra was 59 years old. Her family announced her passing with…

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Deondra Thomas

Male, age 24 · Ville Platte, Louisiana

Killed Oct 16, 2026 · this year

Deondra Thomas, a 24-year-old man from Texas, is remembered by his mother for his laugh and his smile. His family recalls him as someone who was there for others and who kept in close contact. The last time his grandmother spoke to him was on the night he was…

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Dates are the day last seen (missing), the day of death, or when the date of death is unknown the day found or reported missing (deaths by force), the day found (unidentified and unclaimed), the victim's date of death (serial killers) and the day of the attack (mass murders). Solved, located, identified and claimed cases are not listed.