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Gloria Jean Curtis

Death by Force
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On March 16, 1938, in Shelby County, Texas, 11-year-old Gloria Jean Curtis, a Caucasian female, was tragically shot and killed by her mother, 38-year-old Lillie Mae Curtis. This incident occurred at their home in the West Hamilton Community during the night while the children were asleep. Lillie Mae Curtis systematically shot six of her children: T.O., 13; Gloria Jean, 11; Billie Burke, 10; Robert, 9; Margie Ree, 7; and Marcie Jack, 5. Each child was shot through the heart as they slept, with po ...Read More
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  • Gloria Curtis Family History & Historical Records - MyHeritage
    • Victim Details

    Gloria Jean Curtis

    Female

    Shelby County

    TX

    1938-03-16

    11

    Gloria

    Jean Curtis

    11/29/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I've been pondering over the tragic event involving the Curtis family and one aspect that deeply tro... ...Read More
    01/06/2025
    I've been thinking a lot about the story of James Travis Curtis, Lillie Mae's eldest son who survive... ...Read More
    12/08/2024
    I've been reading through the threads on this case, and I keep coming back to James Travis, the 16-y... ...Read More
    04/13/2024
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