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In the winter of 1934, just two days before Christmas, a horrific tragedy befell the Dempsey family in their Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania home. Ten-year-old Walter Dempsey Jr., a white male, was among the victims of a violent rampage carried out by a relative. The family had been joyfully preparing for the holiday festivities, their home filled with the anticipation of Christmas.

The festive atmosphere took a dark turn with the arrival of Kathryn Dempsey Schoch, Walter Jr.'s aunt from Dunkirk ...Read More

Victim Details

Walter Dempsey, Jr.

Male

White / Caucasian

Pittsburgh

PA

1934-12-23

10

Walter

Dempsey Jr.

04/29/2026