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Christopher Tare Higginbotham

Case from Bakersfield, CA dated Apr 30, 2016

Victim Details

Christopher Tare Higginbotham

Male

Bakersfield

CA

2016-04-30

48

Christopher

Tare Higginbotham

07/18/2026

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Christopher Tare Higginbotham, aged 48, was found deceased on April 30, 2016, in his home located on Lily Pad Court in Northwest Bakersfield, California. His death was part of a tragic double homicide that also claimed the life of his wife, Kim Higginbotham, who was also 48 years old. The couple was discovered by the Bakersfield Police Department, lying in a pool of blood. The initial investigation revealed that both victims had suffered fatal gunshot wounds.

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  • The Bakersfield Californian: Respected Delano kindergarten teacher is victim in double homicide
  • fresnobee: Delano kindergarten teacher, husband found dead in Bakersfield home
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    I’ve been following the Higginbotham case, and what really got my attention was the probate procee... ...Read More
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    Did anyone else catch that part about Derek Connell using bleach at the crime scene? I can't stop th... ...Read More
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