Homicide Report > Lanell Barsock, 29 [Update]
Lanell Barsock, 29 [Update]
Died June 16, 2010 at 8:15 p.m.
Lanell Barsock, a 29-year-old black woman, died Wednesday, June 16, in the 37400 block of Rockie Lane in Palmdale, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Barsock's body was found in a garage by a friend about 5 p.m., said Ed Winter, spokesman for the coroner's office. She had a bag over her head, Winter said.
Although it was initially believed that Barsock had sustained blunt-force trauma to the head, it was revealed she was shot, according to coroner's records.
Winter said no arrests have been made in connection with the case.
[Updated Jan. 26, 2012: Woman wanted in Palmdale killing captured in Belize, FBI says]
— Sarah Ardalani
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17 reader comments about Lanell Barsock
Lanelle was a very smart young woman..she had so much ahead of her. She was the most caring and loving person who loved nursing and took excellent care of her patients. This is such a tragic thing that has happened to her. My condolences to her family.
June 28, 2010 at 8:19 p.m.
Has anyone been arrested yet or leads? I hope they find the person that did this.
Nov. 15, 2010 at 7:05 p.m.
Is there more information on this story?
Nov. 16, 2010 at 7:43 a.m.
I still miss my cousin, I was just thinkin' about her when a issue came up last week "lol". I'll be so grateful when the detectives workin on her case find the weapon & person and can rebuild the case all over again. I pray that the person who committed this hatefull crime will begin to talk & tell what really happen. So me & my fam' can bring this to a close. If any one know/heard of anything PLEASEEEE go to the authorities and help us. May God bless.LOVE YOU NELLIE NELL.
Dec. 2, 2010 at 10:55 p.m.
I didn't know this young lady, but I live a couple of miles from the home she was murdered. I cannot believe someone could do such a thing and no one heard any gunshots. I drove by the house and its a nice residential area with new homes and young families. I think it was a burgulary in which someone made a wrong decision to take her life. That means the murderer lives right in my community. I pray that GOD reveals the truth and person in this case.
Jan. 14, 2011 at 10:01 a.m.
@ Belinda, Thank you so very much for taking the time out and sending a prayer to Our Heavenly Father. Yes this is a very tragic occasion that really did'nt need to happen. And yes indeed the neighborhood is extremely nice, and to think that something like that could happen. But you know God gets the glory in everything good or bad. But once again Thank you.
Feb. 9, 2011 at 9:13 p.m.
are the police doing anything besides nothing on this case?
July 31, 2011 at 1:46 p.m.
Fred...yes, I would like to know more about this. At the least can HR put some contact info for the detectives. Never know who might wander in here and have information. These cases are particularly troubling. RIP Lanell
Oct. 14, 2011 at 8:41 a.m.
I will do whatever it takes for find that so called friend that kind this beautiful sista of our I didn't know her but I just saw this on AMW and believe me I will be lookin for that woman! Lanelle was what I wanna be now, a nurse! RIP Lanelle and to her family y'all keep y'all heads up and I will put y'all family in my prayers tonight! That woman will have to answer to God! She must not know Karma hunt people even more when they hide!
Dec. 30, 2011 at 8:03 p.m.
WOW! I saw this episode on America's Most Wanted when it first aired in December 23 2011. My family and I all watched, and just couldn't understand this Larene Eleanor Austin animal! I'm thinking something might be wrong with her, but nothing was ever mentioned of her mental problem. I'm sorry this happened to Miss. LaNell Barsock. This is straight insane. I pray that the wild animal on the loose gets trapped and put inside her cage. Thats where wild animals belongs in.
Jan. 3, 2012 at 8:14 p.m.
give me a break - You want an update on all of these stories. Why? Who are you to all of them?
Jan. 4, 2012 at 12:23 p.m.
I just saw this case on AMW like not even an hour ago and Im at work, a hospital in Indianapolis indiana. I can NOT get this girl off of my brain for some odd reason. I will be 29 in Feb maybe thats why. She was so young, didnt even get to share her life and success with children or a husband. This will forever haunt me all the way in Indiana. That lady's face is stamped in my head I KNOW THAT NOW THAT THIS HAS AIRED GOD IS GETTING READY TO DO WORK. To the family STAY strong and prayed up. stay on this case, dont let the detectives shove this to cold case. She is just a human being like us, she can be found.. Much love and blessings!
Jan. 6, 2012 at 7:07 p.m.
Yes ,finally the culprit was apprehended in Belize today.Young lady going by surname austin which seemed to have been using Lanell's identity.
Jan. 26, 2012 at 4:50 p.m.
Im happy they finally made an arrest in this case.
Jan. 27, 2012 at 5:11 a.m.
Got her, she was arrested last night!!!!
Jan. 27, 2012 at 9:07 a.m.
I had the pleasure of meeting Lanell Barsock in 1999, while working at the United States Postal Service. I recently learned of the incident less than 48 hours ago. Lanell was a wonderful cook. My favorite dish she made was cabbage. Often times we would go to Bertha's soul food, she would order oxtails, or neck bones. I maintain a vegetarian diet, so i would order all the sides and tell her her homemade cabbage was the best in the world, and she should cook for bertha's. My second favorite dish she made was Jamacian rice and peas.
Lanell had great taste in cloths, food, purses and people.
Lanell was a wonderful person. Hard working and very caring. Lanell accomplished more in 10 years than more people have accomplished in a lifetime. This situation is very tragic and I hope the killer is found and the true story unfolds. R.I.P Lanel
May 23, 2012 at 11:31 a.m.
I had the pleasure of meeting Lanell Barsock in 1999, while working at the United States Postal Service. I recently learned of the incident less than 48 hours ago. Lanell was a wonderful cook. My favorite dish she made was cabbage. Often times we would go to Bertha's soul food, she would order oxtails, or neck bones. I maintain a vegetarian diet, so i would order all the sides and tell her her homemade cabbage was the best in the world, and she should cook for bertha's. My second favorite dish she made was Jamacian rice and peas.
Lanell had great taste in cloths, food, purses and people.
Lanell was a wonderful person. Hard working and very caring. Lanell accomplished more in 10 years than more people have accomplished in a lifetime. This situation is very tragic and I hope the killer is found and the true story unfolds. Lael
May 23, 2012 at 11:32 a.m.
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