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Barbara Begley

Case from Hobbs, NM dated Apr 18, 1982

Victim Details

Barbara Begley

Female

White / Caucasian

Hobbs

NM

1982-04-18

17

Barbara

Begley

07/01/2026

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Barbara Ellen Begley, a 17-year-old high school sophomore, tragically lost her life on April 18, 1982, in Hobbs, New Mexico. She was a member of the Choraliers singers at Hobbs High School and was part of the Class of 1984. Her death was later attributed to Henry Lee Lucas, a notorious serial killer.

Barbara's body was discovered on April 20, 1982, in Hobbs, New Mexico. The investigation into her murder was conducted by the Lea County Sheriff's Office, which compiled documents detailing ...
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  • Barbara Begley documents from Lea County Sheriff's Office
  • LUCAS Henry Lee | Serial Killer Database Wiki - Fandom
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