Varnado Simpson
American mass murderer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Varnado Simpson (October 7, 1948 – May 4, 1997) was an U.S. Army soldier who participated in the My Lai Massacre, torturing, murdering, and mutilating multiple South Vietnamese civilians. He committed suicide nearly 30 years later.
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Varnado Simpson | |
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![]() Simpson during an interview in 1969 | |
Born | (1948-10-07)October 7, 1948 Jackson, Mississippi, U.S. |
Died | May 4, 1997(1997-05-04) (aged 48) Jackson, Mississippi, U.S. |
Cause of death | Suicide by gunshot |
Criminal status | Deceased |
Motive | Superior orders Mental break Rage |
Conviction(s) | N/A |
Criminal penalty | N/A |
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Victims | ~10 (initial claim) ~20–25 (1989 claim) |
Date | March 16, 1968 |
Country | South Vietnam |
Location(s) | My Lai |
Weapons | M-16 rifle M7 bayonet |
Military career | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Service/ | ![]() |
Years of service | 1967–1968 |
Rank | ![]() |
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