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Phyllis Bell

Case from New-orleans, LA dated Dec 05, 1987

Victim Details

Phyllis Bell

Female

New-orleans

LA

1987-12-05

51

Phyllis

Bell

06/29/2026

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In the winter of 1987, a 51-year-old woman named Phyllis Bell was tragically killed in New Orleans, Louisiana. Her life was cut short on December 5th, when a violent encounter unfolded outside her home.

The incident began when a career criminal, Tyrone Bridges, assaulted Phyllis Bell's husband. Hearing the commotion, Bell went to see what was happening. As Bridges was fleeing the scene, he fatally shot her. This senseless act was part of a violent crime spree by Bridges, who was also resp ...
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  • Phyllis Bell, age 51 - National Gun Violence Memorial
  • Tyrone Bridges | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers

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