Six Years Ago… the Goleta Post Office Massacre

January 30th is another infamous day in the history of Santa Barbara County. Today marks the six-year anniversary of the Goleta post office massacre.

After killing her next-door neighbor with a shot to the head, Jennifer San Marco went on to open fire inside the U.S. Postal Service building in Goleta, killing seven employees before taking her own life. The shootings comprised the worst mass murder by a woman in the history of the United States.

Please take a moment to remember the victims listed below.

  • Charlotte Colton, 44
  • Ze Fairchild, 37
  • Maleka Higgins, 28
  • Nicola Grant, 42
  • Guadalupe Swartz, 52
  • Dexter Shannon, 57
  • Beverly Graham, 54

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2 Responses to Six Years Ago… the Goleta Post Office Massacre

  1. Guest January 30, 2012 at 6:31 pm #

    R.I.P. all;a very sad anniversary.

  2. Martin January 31, 2012 at 3:20 pm #

    What a shame this incident happened. Our hearts go out for the victims and their families.

    Our community depends on, sincerely appreciates, and supports our Postal Workers

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