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Jayaben Patel

Case from Gilmer, TX dated Oct 25, 1983

Victim Details

Jayaben Patel

Female

Southwest Asian (Indian / Pakistani)

Gilmer

TX

1983-10-25

9

Jayaben

Patel

07/12/2026

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Jayaben Patel, a 9-year-old girl of Indian ethnicity, tragically died on October 25, 1983, in Gilmer, Texas. Her death was part of a horrific incident that also claimed the lives of her mother, Bhikhi Patel, her sister, Shila Patel, and her brother, Jayesh Patel. The family was found in their living quarters at the Upshur House Hotel, which was owned and operated by their father, Gandabhai Patel.

Gandabhai Patel was arrested and charged with the murders of his wife and three children. The ...
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Does anyone remember the testimony from the forensic experts during Gandabhai Patel's trial? I find ... ...Read More
12/03/2023
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02/09/2023
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