Beyond the Breaking Point: The Tale of George Emil Banks and the Wilkes-Barre Shootings
On September 25, 1982, a mentally disturbed father went on a shooting spree that claimed the lives of thirteen people, including his own children
Background
On the morning of September 25, 1982, 40-year-old George Emil Banks roamed his Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, neighborhood on a mission of destruction. On that fateful morning, with his mental health declining, Banks’ actions would forever affect the lives of so many people and traumatize a community.
Fueled by a twisted sense of hopelessness, Banks methodically targeted family members, acquaintances, and even strangers, resulting in the death of 13 individuals across various locations, including four of his own children.