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Vernadene Scott Harris

Death by Force
Case Description
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Vernadene Scott Harris, a 52-year-old woman, tragically lost her life on May 17, 2004, in Oplin, Texas. The incident was part of a horrific crime spree where a man, in a fit of rage, gunned down his estranged wife, Vernadene, along with her brother and mother at their home near Oplin. The perpetrator then took his own life.

The man responsible for this heinous act was Vernadene's estranged husband. The motive behind the killings was believed to be related to the estranged relationship bet ...Read More
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  • Midland Reporter-Telegram: Man kills wife, her two relatives, then self
  • Harris & Scott TX 05-17-2004
    • Victim Details

    Vernadene Scott Harris

    Female

    Oplin

    TX

    2004-05-17

    52

    Vernadene

    Scott Harris

    11/13/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I was thinking about the role of small towns in the aftermath of crimes like what happened to Vernad... ...Read More
    12/09/2024
    I've been researching the Oplin tragedy and came across something that made me pause. Vernadene's br... ...Read More
    06/25/2024
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