Emily Keyes, age 16
Lost to gun violence on September 27, 2006 in Bailey, Colorado.
Platte Canyon High School hostage crisis: 53-year-old drifter, Duane Roger Morrison, walked into Platte Canyon High School and took six girls hostage. During the ensuing siege, Morrison sexually assaulted all of the girls. When a SWAT team stormed the classroom, Morrison killed 16-year-old Emily Keyes, then took his own life after being shot and wounded by police.
Photo sources:
- NBC News: Student texted dad ‘I love U guys’ before slaying
- About ♥ The "I Love U Guys" Foundation
- Duane Roger Morrison | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers
News sources:
- Platte Canyon High School hostage crisis - Wikipedia
- Sep 27: The Denver Post: Gunman, hostage die
- TheFlume.com: Emily’s Parade has made its last ride
- NBC News: Student texted dad ‘I love U guys’ before slaying
- TheFlume.com: Emily’s parade celebrates ten years
- Home ♥ The "I Love U Guys" Foundation
- Platte Canyon High School hostage crisis - Wikipedia
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