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Richard Edward Hembree

Case from Houston, TX dated Oct 03, 1972

Victim Details

Name

Gender

Male

Race

White / Caucasian

City

Houston

State

Date Of Death

1972-10-03

Age At Death

First Name

Richard

Last Name

Edward Hembree

Last Updated

07/13/2026

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Richard Edward Hembree, a 13-year-old Caucasian male, tragically lost his life on October 3, 1972, in Houston, Texas. Richard, along with his friend Wally Jay Simoneaux, was last seen on October 2, 1972, walking to Richard's home. The two teenagers were reportedly seen entering a white van parked outside a Heights grocery store. The following day, Richard was found dead, having suffered asphyxia due to strangulation and a gunshot wound to the mouth. His body was discovered buried in a boat shed ...

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Richard Edward Hembree

Case from Houston, TX dated Oct 03, 1972

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