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Marley Leon Tarver

Case from El-paso, TX dated Dec 22, 1972

Victim Details

Marley Leon Tarver

Male

El-paso

TX

1972-12-22

17

Marley

Leon Tarver

07/25/2026

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Marley Leon Tarver, a 17-year-old male, tragically died on December 22, 1972, in El Paso, Texas. His death was part of a larger criminal incident involving the Bandidos Motorcycle Club. On that fateful day, Marley and his brother, Preston LeRay Tarver, were abducted by Bandidos members Donald Eugene Chambers, Jesse Fain "Injun" Deal, and "Crazy" Ray Vincente. The brothers were driven into the desert north of El Paso, where Marley Leon Tarver was killed.

The incident led to significant leg ...
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    Has anyone come across any information about Preston LeRay Tarver, Marley's brother? I've always won... ...Read More
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