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Conviction March 10, 1980 Homicide

Herman Tarnower

Status Conviction
Type Homicide
Date March 10, 1980
Location Purchase, New York
Victim Age 69
Gender Male

Dr. Herman Tarnower, creator of the Scarsdale Diet, was shot at his Purchase, New York home by his longtime companion Jean Harris. Harris claimed she intended to kill herself but shot him accidentally during a struggle. She was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 15 years. Governor Cuomo commuted her sentence.

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