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Lark Starnes

Case from Franklinton, LA dated Jul 05, 2024

Victim Details

Lark Starnes

Male

White / Caucasian

Franklinton

LA

2024-07-05

62

Lark

Starnes

litigation

06/24/2026

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In the quiet community near Bogalusa, Louisiana, the morning of July 5, 2024, brought a grim discovery that shattered the peace. Lark Starnes, a 62-year-old male resident, was found deceased behind his home on South Choctaw Road. It was immediately clear that his death was not of natural causes; an initial investigation revealed he had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Known affectionately by friends and family as a handyman who could perform almost any task and would give the shirt off his bac ...
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  • https://www.fox8live.com: Man found dead in Bogalusa, suspect arrested
  • https://www.fox8live.com: Person of interest sought in Washington Parish homicide
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    Lark's tragic passing has truly shaken our community. What's really been on my mind lately is how th... ...Read More
    12/02/2024
    It's really unsettling to think about how Lark Starnes, someone who was clearly a beloved member of ... ...Read More
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