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Tara Simpson Lamer

Case from Campbellsville, KY dated Jul 16, 2016

Victim Details

Tara Simpson Lamer

Female

White / Caucasian

Campbellsville

KY

2016-07-16

35

Tara

Simpson Lamer

07/06/2026

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In the early morning hours of Saturday, July 16, 2016, in Campbellsville, Kentucky, the life of 35-year-old Tara Nicole Simpson Lamer was tragically cut short in her own home. A call reporting shots fired brought law enforcement to the scene, where they discovered her body. An autopsy would later confirm that she had died from gunshot wounds.

The investigation into her death quickly focused on a suspect, 36-year-old Rocky Ashby. It was reported that Lamer had sought and obtained an Emerge ...
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  • Family speaks out after woman slain: 'The system has failed her'
  • Family says death of woman killed by ex was 'avoidable' - WLKY
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