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In a tragic event that unfolded in a motel court at 2133 East Monroe Street in Phoenix, Arizona, a young girl's life was cut short. On or about May 28, 1955, 2-year-old Pamela Bartholomew was shot and killed while she was lying on a bed. The person responsible for this act was her own father, Lester Edward Bartholomew.
On that fateful day, Lester used a 22-caliber semi-automatic rifle to also end the lives of his wife, Marie Bartholomew, and their 3-year-old son, Rickie. Another child was ...Read More
On that fateful day, Lester used a 22-caliber semi-automatic rifle to also end the lives of his wife, Marie Bartholomew, and their 3-year-old son, Rickie. Another child was ...Read More
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Pamela Bartholomew
Female
Phoenix
AZ
1955-05-28
2
Pamela
Bartholomew
11/26/2025
Forum Posts (3)
I've been digging into the Bartholomew case, and something that stands out to me is Marie's bravery ... ...Read More
08/14/2024
08/14/2024
Has anyone else looked into the role of stress and mental health in this tragic case? It’s hauntin... ...Read More
09/02/2023
09/02/2023
Hey everyone,
I've been researching the tragic case of Pamela Jo Bartholomew, and something that ... ...Read More
05/28/2023
I've been researching the tragic case of Pamela Jo Bartholomew, and something that ... ...Read More
05/28/2023
