Birth(+)Fact(x)Death(-)Calendar ||| 20 April 1980

Birth(+)Fact(x)Death(-) Calendar

During his torture Lorenzo cried out "This side’s done, turn me over and have a bite". This is the legend often quoted explaining why San Lorenzo is the Patron Saint of comedians, butchers and roasters.
(10 August 258)

Birth(+)Fact(x)Death(-)Calendar 1987

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BirthFactDeath (x) Sunday 20th of April 1980 44 years ago
26-year-old double murderer James Autry aka Cowboy shoots a 43 year old convenience store clerk Shirley Drouet between the eyes with a .38 caliber pistol causing her death in Port Arthur, Texas, United States. Autry had been arguing with her about the price of a six pack of beer. Two witnesses were also shot in the head. 43 year old Joe Broussard, a former Roman Catholic priest, who died instantly, and Anthanasios Svarnas, a Greek seaman who survived the gunshot with serious injuries.