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Barbara Lea Searcy

Case from Burlingame, CA dated Aug 19, 1983

Victim Details

Barbara Lea Searcy

Female

Burlingame

CA

1983-08-19

22

Barbara

Lea Searcy

06/28/2026

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Barbara Lea Searcy, aged 22, tragically lost her life on August 19, 1983, in Burlingame, California. Her death was part of a series of brutal murders committed by Anthony "Jack" Sully, a former Peninsula police officer turned serial killer. Sully, who had served as a police officer from 1966 to 1974, later became an electrical contractor and rented a warehouse in Burlingame. This warehouse became the scene of his heinous crimes.

Sully's criminal activities were deeply intertwined with his ...
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  • Anthony Sully - Wikipedia
  • SF Weekly: Yesterday's Crimes: Bodies in Barrels and the Killer Cop - SF Weekly
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    I’ve been thinking a lot about Raleigh Hill and his role in the tragic events that led to Barbara ... ...Read More
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