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Betty Lee

Case from Farmington, NM dated Jul 09, 2000

Victim Details

Betty Lee

Female

Native American / American Indian

Farmington

NM

2000-07-09

36

Betty

Lee

07/25/2026

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Betty Lee, a 36-year-old Navajo woman and mother of five, tragically lost her life on June 8, 2000, in Farmington, New Mexico. Her death was the result of a brutal murder committed by Robert Fry, a known serial killer, and his accomplice, Leslie Engh. Betty Lee, a nursing student at Diné College, had been enjoying an evening out with friends at a local bar called The Turnaround. Unfortunately, her friends left her stranded, and she was unable to secure a ride home. While attempting to contact h ...
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  • Robert Fry (murderer) - Wikipedia
  • Betty Lee Hewitt Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information
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