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Conviction May 1996 Multiple Homicide

Scott Hamlin & Lollie Winans

Status Conviction
Type Multiple Homicide
Date May 1996
Location Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
Victim Age Unknown
Gender Female

Two young women, Julianne Williams and Laura 'Lollie' Winans, were found murdered while camping in Shenandoah National Park. Darrell Rice was initially prosecuted but charges were dropped. Randall Lee Smith, who had committed previous park murders, was eventually convicted. The case highlighted dangers in national parks.

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