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Barbara Jean Black 1947 - 1961

Barbara Jean Black was born on March 5, 1947 in St. Louis, Missouri United States, and died at age 13 years old on January 2, 1961 in St. Louis City County. Barbara Black was buried at New Saint Marcus Cemetery in St. Louis. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Barbara Jean Black.
Barbara Jean Black
March 5, 1947
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
January 2, 1961
St. Louis City County, MO
Female
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Barbara Jean Black's History: 1947 - 1961

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  • Introduction

    Barbara's father was Richard H. Black, 1921-1986, and her mother was Naomi D (Miller) Black Yeager, 1924-2012. Her brother was John Harold Black, 1945-2010. At the time of her death, Barbara's parents had been divorced for 8 years. An article in the St. Louis newspaper saidthat Barbara, age 13, was "strangled and viciously beaten. She was found just a block from her home on the near south side of St. Louis MO." The only clues to her murderer were a handkerchief with the initial "R", 2 buttons from a Navy peacoat, and a 24 inch strand of insulated wire found near her body. On her death certificate the cause of death is listed as follows: Strangulation plus trauma to entire forehead and scalp and the chin, suffered at the hands of party or parties unknown on or about January 2 1961, body found about 8:32am on lot at 1000 rear Russell. Homicide
  • 03/5
    1947

    Birthday

    March 5, 1947
    Birthdate
    St. Louis, Missouri United States
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Caucasian
  • Nationality & Locations

    US citizen - born and lived in Missouri
  • Early Life & Education

    Student at time of death at age 13: 8th grade at Trinity Lutheran School.
  • Religious Beliefs

    Attended Old Trinity Lutheran Church
  • 01/2
    1961

    Death

    January 2, 1961
    Death date
    "Strangled and viciously beaten"
    Cause of death
    St. Louis City County, MO
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    New Saint Marcus Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri 63123, United States
    Burial location
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I heard she was killed in the alley close to her home, which is the neighborhood I grew up in.
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Barbara Jean Black
Barbara Jean Black
A photo of 13 yr old Barbara Jean Black in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch; Feb. 25, 1963 after her murder.
Date & Place: Not specified or unknown.
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Barbara Jean Black Gravesite
Barbara Jean Black Gravesite
The grave of Barbara Jean Black in New Saint Marcus Cemetery and Mausoleum, St Louis MO
Date & Place: Not specified or unknown.
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