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Kim Higginbotham

Case from Bakersfield, CA dated Apr 30, 2016

Victim Details

Name

Kim Higginbotham

Gender

Female

Race

White / Caucasian

City

Bakersfield

State

Date Of Death

2016-04-30

Age At Death

First Name

Kim

Last Name

Higginbotham

Last Updated

07/12/2026

Case Description

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Kim Higginbotham, a 48-year-old teacher from Bakersfield, California, was tragically found dead on April 30, 2016, alongside her husband, Christopher Higginbotham. The couple's bodies were discovered in their northwest Bakersfield home after a relative in Scotland received a disturbing FaceTime call from Kim's son, Derek Connell. During the call, Connell showed the relative the bodies of his mother and stepfather, prompting the relative to alert the authorities. When police arrived at the scene, ...

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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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Kim Higginbotham

Case from Bakersfield, CA dated Apr 30, 2016

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