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The University of Texas Sniper, Charles Whitman (Season 6, Episode 1)
TV Episode | Crime, Drama, News
Back in 1966, a workplace or school shooting was unheard of, until the fateful day of August 1st, 1966, when ex-Marine Charles Whitman, took a bag of hunting guns to the top of the clock tower at the University of Texas, Austin Campus and ...See moreBack in 1966, a workplace or school shooting was unheard of, until the fateful day of August 1st, 1966, when ex-Marine Charles Whitman, took a bag of hunting guns to the top of the clock tower at the University of Texas, Austin Campus and within 90 minutes had killed fourteen people and wounded dozens more. Being an expert shot, Whitman managed to kill people from astounding distances with his bolt action hunting rifle. This episode chronicles his background, including his stint in the Marine Corp, and the assault, which was stopped by three cops and one armed civilian who charged the tower and shot Whitman to death. Written by anonymous See less
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Updated Jan 11, 2008
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Jan 11, 2008 (Japan)
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4 cast members
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Eric Callero
Charles Whitman Charles Whitman   See fewer
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James Cotner
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Lauren Mendoza
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Estelle Raskin
Kathy Whitman Kathy Whitman   See fewer
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