William Philip "Bill" Kinkel, age 59

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Lost to gun violence on May 20, 1998 in Springfield, Oregon.

Photo sources:

• The Register-Guard
• William Philip Kinkel (1938-1998) - Find A Grave...

News sources:

• The Register-Guard
• oregonlive: Thurston High School shooter Kip Kinkel continues to challenge his nearly 112-year sentence
• Criminal Minds Wiki: Kipland Kinkel

Also killed was:

• Faith Marie Zuranski Kinkel, age 57

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