Richard Speck

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Richard Speck born?December 6, 1941
2. Where was Richard Speck born?Caddo Parish, Louisiana
3. What is Richard Speck known for?The 1966 mass murder of eight student nurses in Chicago, Illinois
4. When did Richard Speck die?December 5, 1991
5. What is the date of murders?Night of July 13-14, 1966
6. What is the location of murders?South Deering, Chicago, Illinois

Mass Murder: The unlawful killing of multiple victims by a single perpetrator over a relatively short period.
Student Nurse: An individual enrolled in a nursing program, undergoing theoretical and practical training to become a registered nurse.
Conviction: A formal declaration that someone is guilty of a criminal offense, made by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge.
Sentence Commutation: The substitution of a less severe punishment for a more severe one, typically by a governor or president.