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Podcast 10: Trauma Begets Trauma Series S.2 Ep 8 - Shootout at the Wright Family Home
Supplemental and Source Materials
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Mock up of Scene
Images that show the scene of the shooting and position of the Wright Children.
Genograms & Family Tree
Genograms of the family and a Family Tree.
Photos
Images owned by Helen, Percy's Wife
Newspaper Articles
Articles about the shooting and after effects.
Freedom of Information and Officer Articles
Paperwork pertaining to my Freedom of Information Request and Law Enforcement Officer Articles
Sources, References and External Links
This has all the reference material compiled into one location.
Freedom of Information Documents & Articles Pertaining to Officers Involved.
Articles are not exhaustive of these officers careers
Freedom on Information Documents
Articles about Deputy Jimmie Coburn
Articles about Deputy Abbott Taylor
Articles about Deputy Immoos
Articles about Multiple Officers
Sources, References and External Links
"2 Killed, 2 Hurt in Shootout," Lansing State Journal, Lansing, Michigan, 21 March 1972, News. Digital Images, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/article/lansing-state-journal-2-killed-2-hurt-i/136662712/), citing original p. 1.
"An Open Letter to Sheriff Jewell," The News-Palladium, Benton Harbor, Mi, 31 Jul 1921, News, Digital Images, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-herald-palladium/140049663/ : accessed 30 Jan 2024), citing original p. 12).
"Berrien County Sheriff Department Supplemental Investigation Report," Complainant Deputy Abbot Taylor on March 20-21, 1979. Received via E-mail from Gayle Bassett, Records Clerk III on 22 March 2023.
"Coburn: Part 1", The Herald-Palladium, Benton Harbor, Michigan, 6 Feb 2005, News, Digital Images, Newspapers.com, (https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-herald-palladium-coburn-retires/136776702/), citing original p.A1.
"Coburn: Part 2", The Herald-Palladium, Benton Harbor, Michigan, 6 Feb 2005, News, Digital Images, Newspapers.com, (https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-herald-palladium-coburn-part-2/136776324/), citing original p.A6.
Discussion and Image of floor plan as drawn by Lisa Wright, text message with Nicole Joseph, 7 February 2024.
"Father, Son Deaths Ruled 'Justifiable Homicide," The Herald-Palladium, Benton Harbor, Michigan, 22 Mar 1972, News, Digital Images, Newspapers.com, (https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-herald-palladium/136772563/) citing original p. 1.
"Father, Son Slain During State Shootout",The Escanaba Daily Press, Escandaba, Michigan, 21 Jan 1972, News, Digital Images, Newspapers.com, (https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-escanaba-daily-press/136770327/), citing original p. 19.
“Heroes & Awards,” Berrien County Sheriffs Department, Berrien County, MI., Website ( https://www.berriencounty.org/425/Heroes-Awards : Accessed January 5, 2024).
"Heward Asks Probe of Deadly Gunfight," The News-Palladium, Benton Harbor, Mi, 21 Jun 1921, News, Digital Images, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/image/364978432/?match=1&clipping_id=139904558# : accessed 30 Jan 2024), citing original p. 44).
Interview with Rick Wright and Lisa Wright conducted by Nicole Joseph and Melody Colter via Microsoft Teams on 23 December 2023. Automatic Transcript saved via Teams and Sound Recording of Interview with Nicole Joseph.
In Remembrance of Percy and Roger Wright, Funeral Program, March 23, 1979, Coloma Michigan. privately held by Helen. Nicole Joseph took a digital image of this photo from Helen's private photo collection in November 2022.
Interview with Lisa Wright by Nicole Joseph via telephone on 24 December 2023. No recording available. Conversation with Percy and Helen's daughter.
"Mysterious Call Alerts Press to Pickets at Jail", The Herald-Press, St. Joseph, Michigan, 31 July 1972, News, Digital Images, Newspapers.com, (https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-herald-press/136771073/), citing original p. 3.
"Percy and Roger Wright Obituary,"The News-Palladium, Benton Harbor, Michigan, 22 Mar 1972, News. Digital Images, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-raleigh-register-percy-wright-fined/136654922/), citing original p. 12
Percy Wright/Helen Wright, photographs, location and date unknown; privately held by Helen Duncan, 27 Dec 2023. Nicole Joseph took a digital image of this photo from Helen Duncan's private photo collection in November 2022.
"Prosecutor Rules on Gun Deaths" The Herald-Palladium, Benton Harbor, Michigan, 22 Mar 1972, News, Digital Images, Newspapers.com, (https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-herald-palladium-prosecutor-rules-on/136774507/), citing original p.12.
"Two Die in Hagar Shootout!", The News-Palladium, Benton Harbor, Michigan, 21 Mar 1972, News, Digital Images, Newspapers.com, (https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-herald-palladium/136772322/), citing original p. 12
"Two Slain in Gun Battle with Berrien Deputies!", The Herald-Press, Saint Joseph, Michigan, 21 March 1972, News, Digital Images, Newspapers.com, (https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-herald-press-two-slain-in-gun-battle/136775115/), citing original p. 1.
Wright Family Photographs, photographs, location and date unknown; privately held by Helen Duncan, Watervliet, Michigan, 31 Jan 2024. Nicole Joseph took a digital image of this photo from Helen Duncan's private photo collection in November 2022.
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