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Jacob Ledward

Case from Odessa, TX dated May 14, 2021

Victim Details

Jacob Ledward

Male

Odessa

TX

2021-05-14

24

Jacob

Ledward

07/10/2026

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Jacob Ledward, a 24-year-old male from Odessa, Texas, tragically passed away on May 14, 2021. He was found dead in his residence located on East 7th Street in Odessa, after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds. The circumstances surrounding his death led to an investigation by the Odessa Police Department, which quickly identified his wife, Clara Jassmin Ledward, as a person of interest.

Clara Ledward, aged 29 at the time, was initially sought for questioning but fled to Mexico shortly afte ...
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  • Law & Crime: Texas woman admits to killing husband 2 years after fleeing to Mexico, getting shot by cops
  • Yourbasin: Odessa woman sentenced to 40 years in husband’s murder
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