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Kelly Lidgard

Case from Orange, CA dated Mar 14, 2018

Victim Details

Kelly Lidgard

Female

White / Caucasian

Orange

CA

2018-03-14

55

Kelly

Lidgard

06/22/2026

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Kelly Lidgard, aged 55, tragically passed away on March 14, 2018, in Orange, California. Kelly and her husband, Scott Lidgard, were well-known in their community as successful real estate agents. On the day of their deaths, the couple was found shot in the backyard of a friend's home. The police were called to the scene around 12:30 p.m. and discovered the bodies of Kelly and Scott, both dressed in formal attire. The initial investigation suggested that Scott Lidgard may have shot his wife befor ...
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  • Orange County Register: Orange police investigating apparent murder-suicide
  • KTLA: 2 Dead Bodies Discovered at Home in Orange; No Outstanding Suspects: Police
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