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Lillian Bullard

Case from Fayetteville, NC dated Dec 30, 1974

Victim Details

Lillian Bullard

Female

White / Caucasian

Fayetteville

NC

1974-12-30

64

Lillian

Bullard

07/06/2026

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Lillian Bullard, a white female, passed away on December 30, 1974. She was the mother of Velma Barfield, a notorious serial killer known as the 'Death Row Granny.' Lillian Bullard's death was initially attributed to natural causes, but later investigations revealed a more sinister truth. Velma Barfield, born Margie Velma Bullard, was convicted of multiple murders, including that of her own mother. Velma's criminal activities were driven by her addiction to prescription drugs and her need to cove ...
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  • Velma Barfield · Facing Controversy - UNC Libraries
  • Lillian McQueen Bullard (McMillan) (1910 - 1974) - Genealogy - Geni
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