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Russell Hassell

Case from Farwell, TX dated Dec 02, 1926

Victim Details

Russell Hassell

Male

Farwell

TX

1926-12-02

11

Russell

Hassell

07/13/2026

Case Description

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Russell Hassell, an 11-year-old boy, was among the victims of a mass murder committed by George Jefferson Hassell on December 5, 1926, in Farwell, Texas. Hassell, who had a history of violent crimes, killed his wife and eight children, including Russell, using various weapons such as a ballpeen hammer, straight razor, stockings, shotgun, and axe. The killings followed an argument between Hassell and his wife over his sexual assault and impregnation of his stepdaughter, who was also his niece.
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  • Russell Hassell, age 11 - National Gun Violence Memorial
  • Russell Hassell (1915-1926) | WikiTree FREE Family Tree

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