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Laura Beth Hendrix

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the late summer of 2016, the community of Vinita, Oklahoma, was unsettled by the death of 38-year-old Laura Beth Hendrix. A resident of the small town, Hendrix, a female, was found deceased in her home on August 22, 2016. The cause of her death was a gunshot wound to the chest, turning what might have been a quiet Monday into a day marked by tragedy and a subsequent criminal investigation. The events that unfolded revealed a startling and deeply troubling family situation, capturing the atten ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Laura Beth Hendrix

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Vinita

    OK

    2016-08-22

    38

    Laura

    Beth Hendrix

    11/23/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    Just wanted to share some thoughts on the impact this case has had on the Vinita community. I didn't... ...Read More
    08/06/2024
    I've been reflecting on the role that the community plays in these heartbreaking situations. It's cl... ...Read More
    04/03/2024
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