Laura Phelps Hess murdered or death by force in Lynchburg, Virginia.

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Laura Phelps Hess, aged 46, passed away on August 1, 2014, at her residence in Lynchburg, Virginia. Born on December 29, 1967, she was the daughter of Dorothy Ford Rissler and James Humphrey. Laura's death was a tragic event that led to significant legal proceedings involving her son, Joshua Scott Phelps.

Joshua Scott Phelps, who was 19 years old at the time, faced first-degree murder charges for the shooting death of his mother. The incident occurred during an altercation between Laura a ...Read More

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Obituary for Laura Phelps Hess at Robinson Funeral Home

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Victim Details

name

Laura Phelps Hess

gender

Female

race

White / Caucasian

city

Lynchburg

state

Date of Death

2014-08-01

Age at Death

First Name

Laura

Last Name

Phelps Hess

Last Updated

11/22/2025

Laura Phelps Hess
Death by Force

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Laura Phelps Hess
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