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Betty Jean Nickell

Case from Haltom-city, TX dated May 29, 2020

Victim Details

Betty Jean Nickell

Female

White / Caucasian

Haltom-city

TX

2020-05-29

86

Betty

Jean Nickell

07/25/2026

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Betty Jean Nickell, an 86-year-old woman from Haltom City, Texas, tragically died on May 29, 2020, from a gunshot wound to the head. She was pronounced dead at the scene by medics who responded to the incident. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning when Betty's husband, William Nickell, called 911 to report that he had shot her. William Nickell, who was 87 years old at the time, surrendered to police without incident when they arrived at their home on Ira Street.

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  • Dallas News: Haltom City man faces murder charge after police say he admitted shooting wife in the head
  • https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/crime/article243126896.html
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