[nojia]

Pete Shrum, a former sergeant of the U.S. Army who served in the Korean War, was tragically murdered during a robbery at a Diamond Shamrock gas station in Mesquite, Texas, on March 27, 1993. Shrum, 61, was working as a convenience store clerk at the time of his death. Born on June 28, 1931, in Wise County, Texas, Shrum spent most of his career in the insurance business before taking the clerk position.

On the night of the incident, Shrum cooperated with the robbers' demands but was fatally shot. Peggy Wells, a witness and regular customer at the store, was also shot at but survived. The crime was captured on two security cameras, which later proved crucial in identifying the perpetrators. Following the broadcast of the footage, tips from viewers led to the arrest of Anthony Bernard Hampton and his nephew Wayne Hampton. Both men confessed to the murder and were sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum of 35 years before parole eligibility. They were incarcerated in separate facilities in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice system.

This case was notable for its coverage in the media, with footage of the murder being shown in various documentaries and news programs. The trial of the Hamptons was one of only two death penalty cases in Dallas County in 1993, and the duo was spared the death penalty despite prosecutors' efforts.

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[kustom80]

"because there was so little money in the cash drawer"

Typical dindu logic, this cunt now gets to live his life at the taxpayers expense with free food and shelter. They should have lynched both of these savages.

[gatagato]

They weren't angels, and the manhunt should have started BEFORE this...


Anthony Bernard Hampton
TDCJ Criminal History
Crime Committed On County Term Sentence Began
CAP MURDER 3/27/1993 Dallas Life 3/31/1993
AGG ROBBERY W/DEADLY WPN 5/8/1992 Dallas 25 years 3/31/1993
AGG ROBBERY W/DEADLY WPN 3/24/1993 Dallas 25 years 3/31/1993
AGG ROBBERY W/DEADLY WPN 2/4/1992 Dallas 25 years 3/31/1993
AGG ROBBERY W/DEADLY WPN 3/25/1993 Dallas 25 years 3/31/1993
AGG ROBBERY W/DEADLY WPN 3/29/1993 Dallas 25 years 3/31/1993
ATT CAP MURDER W/DEADLY WPN 3/27/1993 Dallas 25 years 3/31/1993
ROBBERY 3/20/1993 Dallas 20 years 3/31/1993
http://www.texastribune.org/library/...ampton/598978/

Wayne Hampton
TDCJ Criminal History
Crime Committed On County Term Sentence Began
CAPITAL MURDER 3/27/1993 Dallas Life 3/31/1993
AGG ROBBERY W/DEADLY WEAPON 5/8/1992 Dallas 25 years 3/31/1993
AGG ROBBERY W/DEADLY WEAPON 3/25/1993 Dallas 25 years 3/31/1993
AGG ROBBERY W/DEADLY WEAPON 3/24/1993 Dallas 25 years 3/31/1993
AGG ROBBERY W/DEADLY WEAPON 2/4/1992 Dallas 25 years 3/31/1993
ATT CAPT MURDER W/DEADLY WEAPO 3/27/1993 Dallas 25 years 3/31/1993
http://www.texastribune.org/library/...ampton/599044/

[11B2P]

Death snore.

[fendi87]

Good job douche enjoy the life sentence for the 5 dollars u got away with

[Lambiesinclair]

He probably knew this would happen when he saw blacks come into his store. But becasue of all the PC B/S ur not allowed to say anything,not serve them,or refuse to let them enter your store. Fuck life....only being PC matters,right?

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[Wiley]

Death Snore

[circleof_hatred]

what did they shoot after they run out the door? I herd 2 more shots when they left..