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Jana Carpenter

Case from El-paso, TX dated Feb 03, 1980

Victim Details

Jana L Carpenter

Female

El-paso

TX

1980-02-03

29

Jana

Carpenter

07/14/2026

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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 ...
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  • Jana L Carpenter (1950-1980) - Find a Grave...
  • KTSM 9 News: 1980 Northeast El Paso shooting stands as one of Texas’ first mass murders
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