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Lester Starling III

Case from Odessa, TX dated Dec 27, 2014

Victim Details

Lester Starling, III

Male

Black / African American

Odessa

TX

2014-12-27

26

Lester

Starling III

07/23/2026

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Lester Starling III, a 26-year-old male of African American ethnicity, tragically passed away on December 27, 2014, in Odessa, Texas. He was born on June 9, 1988, and was well-loved by his family and friends. Lester was at Billy's Zodiac Club in Odessa when he was caught in a shooting incident that resulted in his untimely death.

The incident occurred just after 1:00 a.m. on December 27, 2014, when multiple gunshots were fired inside the club. Lester was one of three individuals who were ...
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  • Lester Starling III (1988-2014) - Find A Grave...
  • Lester Starling, III, age 26 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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