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Jessica Thompkins

Death by Force
Case Description
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On the evening of March 12, 2015, in Alamogordo, New Mexico, the life of 30-year-old Hispanic female Jessica Thompkins was tragically cut short in an act of violence. At approximately 10 p.m., gunshots shattered the peace at her residence on North Florida Avenue, where she was with her four children and her boyfriend, 33-year-old Phillip "PJ" Banka.

The perpetrator was identified as Jessica's ex-husband, 33-year-old Terrick L. Thompkins. Dressed in full tactical military gear and heavily ...Read More
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  • Police: 2 found dead from gunshot wounds in Alamogordo home
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    Victim Details

    Jessica Thompkins

    Female

    Hispanic / Latino

    Alamogordo

    NM

    2015-03-12

    30

    Jessica

    Thompkins

    11/06/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Has anyone else noticed how little attention Phillip "PJ" Banka's heroism has received in this case?... ...Read More
    10/09/2024
    I’ve been following the case of Jessica Thompkins, and it truly leaves me shaken every time I thin... ...Read More
    07/29/2023
    I recently came across some details in the case of Jessica Thompkins’ tragic death that really str... ...Read More
    07/28/2023
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