ST LOUIS, AUGUST 22, 1959 – In a shocking turn of events, two young lives were cut short in a tragic sequel to an engagement party gone wrong. Larry Waller, a 19-year-old athlete and student at a local junior college, was found lifeless on the lawn in front of the apartment building where the party was held. He had been stabbed multiple times in the chest, back, and arms.
Just hours later, Kenneth L Benson, another 19-year-old from suburban Ferguson, succumbed to his stab wounds in a hospital, meeting a similar fate.
A 21-year-old man has been issued manslaughter warrants in connection with the tragic deaths. The party had been held in celebration of an engagement, but it quickly turned into a violent confrontation that would leave two young lives lost.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing, but authorities have confirmed that the warrants were issued against the suspect. The motive behind the brutal attack remains unclear, leaving loved ones and friends of the victims reeling in shock.
As the community grapples with the senseless violence, the city is left to wonder how such a tragedy could have occurred. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of unchecked violence and the devastating consequences that can follow.
The victims’ families are still struggling to come to terms with the loss of their loved ones, and the community is in a state of mourning. The incident has left a lasting impact on the city, a sobering reminder of the importance of addressing the root causes of violence.
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Key Facts
- State: Missouri
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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