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Gambrell may refer to:
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- ↑ Grinan, Jose (March 6, 2019). "No More Victims helping children of incarcerated parents". Fox 26 Houston. Archived from the original on 28 August 2019. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
- ↑ "Fighting the Odds: The Marilyn Gambrell Story". TV Guide. Archived from the original on 28 August 2019. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
