Murder of Livye Lewis: Texas Authorities Reveal Jealousy Motive in Teen's Fatal Shooting

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1 year ago

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**Livye Lewis**, a 19-year-old, was fatally shot on Halloween 2020 in Hemphill, Texas, leading to a murder investigation.
Initial findings suggest that **jealousy** played a significant role in her death, particularly involving Matthew Edgar, her ex-boyfriend.
Edgar had a tumultuous relationship with Livye, which included accusations of **abuse** and manipulation, particularly surrounding his ex-wife Montana Bockel.
Evidence indicates that Edgar was intoxicated and possibly enraged before the shooting, culminating in a critical text sent to Bockel indicating Livye was **dead**.
In January 2023, Edgar was sentenced to **99 years** in prison for Livye’s murder, with the potential for parole after 30 years.

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