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Barbara Colby

Case from Los-angeles, CA dated Jul 24, 1975

Victim Details

Barbara Colby

Female

White / Caucasian

Los-angeles

CA

1975-07-24

36

Barbara

Colby

07/10/2026

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Barbara Colby, a talented actress known for her roles in television series such as "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and "Phyllis," met a tragic end on July 24, 1975, at the age of 36. Colby and her colleague, James Kiernan, were walking to their car after an acting class in Palms, Los Angeles, when they were suddenly attacked. The assailants, two unidentified men, shot both Colby and Kiernan in a parking area. Colby was killed instantly, while Kiernan, though gravely wounded, managed to describe the ...
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  • The Reckless Murder of Barbara Colby - Apple Podcasts
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