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Lisa Sexton

Case from Carlsbad, NM dated Jul 17, 2017

Victim Details

Name

Lisa Sexton

Gender

Female

Race

White / Caucasian

City

Carlsbad

State

NM

Date Of Death

2017-07-17

Age At Death

48

First Name

Lisa

Last Name

Sexton

Last Updated

07/10/2026

Case Description

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On July 17, 2017, the community of Carlsbad, New Mexico, was shaken by the discovery of two bodies inside a local tax service office. Lisa Sexton, a 48-year-old female, was found deceased in the office she operated. Alongside her was Nathan Hartman, aged 50. The ensuing investigation by local authorities painted a grim picture of the final moments within the walls of the small business. Both Sexton and Hartman had sustained single gunshot wounds, and a firearm was recovered at the scene.

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Links to Additional Sources (8)

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Carlsbad Current-Argus: Lisa Skidmore Sexton's Obituary on Carlsbad Current-Argus

KRQE News 13: Police: Carlsbad shooting likely a murder-suicide

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Forum Posts (3)

Has anyone else been thinking about the security situation at the tax office where Lisa and Nathan w... ...Read More
07/20/2024

I've been thinking about the implications of the investigation into the tragic deaths of Lisa Sexton... ...Read More
05/28/2024

I wanted to take a moment to remember Lisa Sexton and Nathan Hartman, who tragically lost their live... ...Read More
02/08/2024

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