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Jana L. Carpenter, a 29-year-old woman, tragically lost her life on February 3, 1980, in El Paso, Texas. She was one of five victims killed in a mass shooting at the Starburst Lounge in Northeast El Paso. The incident, which also left three others wounded, was perpetrated by Barry Chvarak, a 21-year-old man who was later charged with five counts of murder.
The shooting occurred around 1:30 a.m. when Chvarak entered the bar and began firing a .22-caliber rifle at random, resulting in the d ...Read More
The shooting occurred around 1:30 a.m. when Chvarak entered the bar and began firing a .22-caliber rifle at random, resulting in the d ...Read More
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Jana L Carpenter
Female
El-paso
TX
1980-02-03
29
Jana
Carpenter
11/20/2025
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I came across a small detail about Jana Carpenter that just won't leave my mind. It was mentioned in... ...Read More
01/26/2024
01/26/2024
I've been thinking about Jana L. Carpenter's friends and family lately. I can't begin to imagine the... ...Read More
12/12/2023
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