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Barbara Ann Lemmons
Status: HOMICIDE
City: Hobbs
State: New Mexico
County: Lea County
Date of birth: July 2, 1934
Date of death: July 23, 1957
Age: 23
Gender: Female
Race: Caucasian/White
Cause of death: Gun Firearm
Anniversary month: July
LEA: Lea County Sheriff's Office
Case Description
On July 23, 1957, Barbara Ann Lemmons, 23, and her friend were found shot after a night out on Highway 38 in Hobbs, New Mexico. A truck driver who was helping them with a flat tire was also found shot several miles away. Barbara's family continues to advocate for their loved one and seek answers in her case.
If you have any information on the unsolved homicide of Barbara Ann Lemmons, please contact Lea County Sheriff's Office at (575) 396-3611. To remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward, you can call Lea County Crimestoppers at (575) 393-8005 or Crimestopeprs USA at (800) 222-TIPS (8477).
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