Barnett Slepian

Barnett Slepian (April 23, 1946 ? October 22, 1998) was a Jewish physician in Amherst, New York in the United States who was killed in his home by an anti-abortion activist, James Charles Kopp. Slepian was one of several physician, nurses, and health care workers, killed or injured by Anti-abortion activists.

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April 23 - 1946 - October 22 - 1998 - Jewish - Physician - Amherst, New York - United States - James Charles Kopp - Anti-abortion

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Slepian was an obstetrician/gynecologist with his own practice, but he also provided services at a local clinic, GYN Women's Services.

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Obstetrician - Gynecologist

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On Thursday, October 22, 1998, Slepian had returned from synagogue and was preparing soup in his kitchen when he was shot in the shoulder through a window. He died a few hours later at the age of 52. Kopp fled, but was arrested in France. He was tried and convicted in Buffalo, New York and is currently serving a term of imprisonment.

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Thursday - October 22 - 1998 - Synagogue - France - Buffalo, New York

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