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Anna Marie Hester

Death by Force
Case Description
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On April 30, 2023, at approximately 11:20 p.m., the Kern County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of a shooting in the 15900 block of H Street in Mojave, California. Upon arrival, deputies discovered four individuals suffering from gunshot wounds to the upper body. The victims were identified as 34-year-old Anna Marie Hester, 31-year-old Darius Travon Canada, 33-year-old Martina Barraza Jr., all residents of Mojave, and 20-year-old Faith Leighanne Rose Asbury of California City. Hester, Cana ...Read More
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  • gofundme.com: Help Fund For Anna & Darius Burial, organized by Jaila Spratley
  • Los Angeles Times: 4 victims identified, but mystery still surrounds Mojave Desert mass shooting days later
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    Victim Details

    Anna Marie Hester

    Female

    Mojave

    CA

    2023-04-30

    34

    Anna

    Marie Hester

    11/05/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I've been following this case since it first happened, and I can't stop thinking about the toll it's... ...Read More
    04/28/2024
    It's so distressing thinking about how a small community like Mojave can be shaken to its core by su... ...Read More
    03/13/2024
    Living in California City and hearing about the tragic events in Mojave back in April has been tough... ...Read More
    12/10/2023
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