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Emily Elizabeth LaQua

Death by Force
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Emily Elizabeth LaQua, a 14-year-old white female, was tragically killed on March 20, 1982, in Brookshire, Texas. Originally from Seattle, Washington, Emily had recently moved to Brookshire to live with her father, Frank LaQua, following her parents’ divorce. Her mother, Elizabeth Young, remained in Washington with Emily’s siblings. Emily had taken on significant responsibilities at a young age, often helping care for her brother and sister while her mother worked two jobs. Seeking independe ...Read More
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    • Victim Details

    Emily Elizabeth LaQua

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Brookshire

    TX

    1982-03-20

    14

    Emily

    Elizabeth LaQua

    11/06/2025

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