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Melissa Lumbrera

Case from Friona, TX dated Oct 02, 1978

Victim Details

Name

Melissa Lumbrera

Gender

Female

Race

Hispanic / Latino

City

Friona

State

TX

Date Of Death

1978-10-02

Age At Death

3

First Name

Melissa

Last Name

Lumbrera

Last Updated

07/19/2026

Case Description

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Melissa Lumbrera, a three-year-old Hispanic female, tragically lost her life on October 2, 1978. Her death was initially attributed to asphyxia due to aspiration of stomach contents. However, her passing was part of a disturbing pattern involving multiple infant deaths under the care of her mother, Diana Lumbrera.

Diana Lumbrera, a Texas native, had a history of losing children under suspicious circumstances. Melissa was one of seven infants who died while in her care over a span of 14 y ...

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Diana Lumbrera | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers

Serial Killer: Diana Lumbrera by Kevin Ye on Prezi

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02/09/2024

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03/01/2023

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