Hoisington, KS Area Cold Cases

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Name

James Plance

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

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Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the kit carson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Kit Carson County Sheriff's Office

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James Sinclair

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

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Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the kit carson county sheriff's office. ********************************************************* exceptional clearance. Suspect deceased.

Agency

Kit Carson County Sheriff's Office

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Name

Robert Sowash

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

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Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the kit carson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Kit Carson County Sheriff's Office

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Darlene Culberth

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

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On august 1, 1991 while in the local vfw lodge where they worked darlene culberth and her husband robert were shot. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the prowers county sheriff's office.

Agency

Prowers County Sheriff's Office

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Name

Robert Culberth

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

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On august 1, 1991 while at the local vfw lodge where he worked with his wife darlene, robert culberth was shot. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the prowers county sheriff's office.

Agency

Prowers County Sheriff's Office

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Name

Merton Dickson

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

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On june 17, 1989, sometime between 8:20 p.M. And 8:30 p.M., merton "Mutt" dickson was murdered at the intersection of highway 385 and county road 7 in southern yuma county. "Mutt" was returning from burlington when he was killed. "Mutt" was a retired farmer and lived only a short distance from where he was killed. "Mutt" was 71 years old at the time of his death. On scene investigation would indicate that "Mutt" was shot several times. The victim was killed with a 9 millimeter weapon. "Mutt" was rushed to burlington hospital by the idalia ambulance where he was pronounced dead. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the yuma county sheriff's office.

Agency

Yuma County Sheriff's Office

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Name

Brianne Smith

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

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Brianne smith, a 25-year-old mother of three, disappeared from omaha, neb., in april 2006. Her body was discovered in a mills county, iowa, roadside ditch west of glenwood on june 10, 2006. Mills county in iowa mills county in iowa glenwood in mills countyglenwood in mills county the mills county sheriff’s office and the iowa division of criminal investigation (dci) reported on july 18, 2006 that the human remains found were smith’s.

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Iowa

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Debra Barajas

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

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Debra (debbie) ann barajas was last seen on thursday afternoon, may 25, 2006, heading to the omaha vicinity of park avenue and leavenworth in omaha, neb. When she didn’t arrive, she was reported missing to the nebraska missing persons information clearinghouse. Mills county in iowa mills county in iowa glenwood in mills countyglenwood in mills county nearly six months later on tuesday, november 14, 2006, barajas’ remains were discovered in a pacific junction ravine northwest of glenwood, iowa, near the 54300 block of 195th street in mills county, iowa. The rural community’s population barely topped 500 people.

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Iowa

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Name

Gary Sebek

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

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Gary eugene sebek, 20, spent the last day of his life going to work in the morning, being called away to witness the birth of his second child – a son – and leaving the hospital late that evening to return to his hamburg, iowa home, where he’d be slain that same night and his body removed from the premises.

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Iowa

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Humberto Cortez

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

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On june 21, 1996, a partially decomposed male body was discovered in a rail car by a paxton & vierling steel co. Employee. The body was identified in december 2009 as that of humberto cortez.

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Iowa

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Johnny Shields

Age

Cause of Death

Missing

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Johnny joe shields, who lived with his mother in carter lake, iowa, was heard leaving the residence at 2 a.M. On thursday, december 15, 1988, and has never returned to his residence nor contacted his family. The 32-year-old left personal belongings and his pickup truck behind, and was reported missing to the carter lake police department on friday, december 16, 1988

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Iowa

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Melvin Price

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

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Around 4:30 a.M. Early sunday morning, november 17, 1974, a passing farragut truck driver discovered a body lying along iowa highway 42 near the foot of a hill about three miles west of riverton, iowa. He notified authorities, who identified the body as that of 26-year-old melvin price.

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Iowa

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Robert Bates III

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

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Robert bruce “kip” bates — a 39-year-old marine who fought in operation desert storm — was shot twice around 10 p.M. Thursday, sept. 27, 2007, at the carter lake “jump start” convenience store after stepping outside to take a break.He never should have been there.Bates’ girlfriend, tracy kaiser, expected to deliver the couple’s child within the month, and bates hadn’t been scheduled to work that night but switched schedules with another employee.Bates worked alone at the store that night, and when he went out the front door to take a break, was shot twice in about two seconds.“the shooter did walk up to the store entrance where he was met by the victim,” said pottawattamie county deputy sgt. Dwayne riche.

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Iowa

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Tevon Stokes

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

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Agency

Topeka Police Department

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Mary Drake

Age

Cause of Death

Stabbing

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Agency

Kansas Bureau of Investigation

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Ryan Bradley

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

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Ryan bradley went missing from his home in olathe, kansas on october 9, 2011. He had a scar on his left forearm and ankle, a bump below his left knee, and his left arm is "Bowed." he walked with a slight limp. His remains were found in the wooded area of 213th street and gardner road.

Agency

Johnson County Sheriff

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Christina Brandolese

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

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Christina's body was found at the end of a driveway in rural johnson county, kansas on may 30, 1989. She was last seen in kansas city, missouri on may 29, 1989. The person responsible for her death may be linked to the candice fisher homicide.

Agency

Johnson County Sheriff

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Name

Beverly Douthit

Age

Cause of Death

Blunt Force Trauma

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Beverly's body was found in the little blue river at the bridge of 69 highway. She was last seen on august 18, 1985. Cause of death was blunt force trauma.

Agency

Johnson County Sheriff

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Candice Fisher

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

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Candice was last seen on may 29, 1989, in kansas city, missouri. Her body was found on june 2, 1989, in rural johnson county, kansas. Detectives believe her homicide is related to christina brandolese's homicide.

Agency

Johnson County Sheriff

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Tawnya Knight

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

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Tawnya was reported missing on december 8, 1996. Her remains were found in a farmer's field in spring hill, kansas on june 7, 1997. The case was ruled a homicide by the johnson county coroner following an autopsy.

Agency

Johnson County Sheriff

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Andrea Georgeson

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

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Andrea georgeson was working her first overnight shift at her second job when she was murdered. She was savagely ripped from our lives, leaving a hole in our hearts. Please help us find closure for our beloved daughter, sister, and aunt.

Agency

Omaha

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Anthony Hollingsworth Jr

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

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The day we learned of anthony's tragic death was the day our world shattered into a million pieces. The void left by him is a constant ache in our souls. Every milestone, every family gathering, and every quiet moment is tinged with the absence of him. We ask for justice, not just for anthony, but for all of us who continue to carry the burden of his loss every day.

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Omaha

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Antonio Simonds

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

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Antonio or montez as his family called him, was a family-oriented man. He had some bumps in the road but was able to turn his life around. He started working full-time, got an apartment and focused on his 2 kids. He was taken away from his family before he could start.

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Omaha

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Antonio Taliaferro

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

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Antonio was a loving son, brother, nephew, cousin and friend who loved to play basketball. His beautiful eyes and smile were everything to his mother. He is truly missed and will live forever through everyone that he loved and loved him.

Agency

Omaha

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Barry Averett III

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

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Barry dewayne averett was a kind and loving person. He made mistakes in his life just like everybody else. No person in this world is without sin. We love him and miss him dearly and would like closure in the homicide of his tragic death.

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Omaha

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Brandin Princole

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

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Brandin princole was a wonderful son, brother, and uncle. He was a wonderful, amazing person to all of his family and friends who loved him with all of their hearts. Taken too soon, gone but not forgotten.

Agency

Omaha

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Brandon Thomas

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

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Brandon thomas was a very happy person who everyone loved. He was a father to a beautiful boy that he was taken from too soon.

Agency

Omaha

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Charles Toles

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

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Charles toles was a family-oriented man who always looked out for his mother and children. He’d just started college, wanting to become a counselor to help troubled youth. He was a comedian in his own right, always making people laugh. He left behind two daughters.

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Omaha

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Cornail Hill Jr

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

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Cornail hill jr. Was taken from his family at the tender age of 15. He was walking home from a friend's house and never made it to see his family. Cornail was loved by many. He was an exceptional athlete, son, brother, grandson, nephew, and uncle.

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Omaha

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Cornelius Hodges

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

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Cornelius was an angel. He was a quiet person who didn’t bother anyone. His family has suffered greatly from his loss. There's a hole in my soul that will never be right.

Agency

Omaha

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Damon Jackson

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

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Damon was a loving son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend. The loss has put a void in the hearts of everyone that loves him. His legacy will live through his family and friends.

Agency

Omaha

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David Cooper

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

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David cooper and kevin were sitting in a chevrolet trailblazer parked in the area 4111 miami street when both were fatally shot on thursday, september 10, 2015. Opd officers were dispatched to the area regarding a shooting at 7:06 p.M. And upon arrival both david and kevin were pronounced deceased at the scene.

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Omaha

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Kevin Pace

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

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Kevin pace was loving, caring, and generous. His family thanks god for him.

Agency

Omaha

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Deroshia Matthews

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

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Deroshia matthews was a former teacher's aide and crossing guard at clifton hill school. Ms. Matthews was formerly from jackson, ms, where she studied music and psychology at jackson state university. Her son kamal matthews was a second-grader who liked to ride his bike and read comics.

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Omaha

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Kamal Matthews

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Cause of Death

Homicide

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Omaha

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Devon Brown

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

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Devon brown was the light of his family, the one nobody could stay mad around. He always knew how to make everyone happy.

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Omaha

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Edward Reed III

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

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Edward shannon reed iii was a beautiful son, father, brother, and uncle that was always there for his family and friends. He is still greatly missed.

Agency

Omaha

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Elijah Jackson

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

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Elijah jackson was a loving son, father, brother, and uncle! He always enjoyed family, football, and having a good time, but most of all, he was his mother's best friend! He's gone but never forgotten!

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Omaha

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Fonta Whitlock-Morris

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

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Fonta was a loving and caring man, with a beautiful soul. He would help anyone in need and loved being around his family. He was a hardworking man and self-taught carpenter. He was our sunshine on a cloudy day and was tragically taken away from us on 05/24/2007. We need to have justice prevail so that we can have closure. He is forever missed.

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Omaha

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Gary Lesac

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

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Although gary lesac's life was cut short, one of his gifts was his ability to relate to animals. He also enjoyed nature, being outdoors and fishing.

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Omaha

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Gilberto Hernandez-Vazquez

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

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On thursday, august 23, 2012, gilberto hernandez-vazquez was in the area of 19th and y street selling ice cream from his ice cream stand when he was shot. Omaha police officers were dispatched to the area at 8:22 p.M. In reference to a shooting and located gilberto down in the middle of the street being attended to by ofd personnel. Gilberto was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

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Omaha

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Irvin Settje Jr

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

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My oldest brother was forcibly taken from his family in april 1988. That devastated my parents. He was my mom's best friend and took her everywhere. I personally had to take care of the funeral arrangements.

Agency

Omaha

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Jakela Foster

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

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Jakela foster was a beautiful devoted mother, daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin and friend who loved to live life and laugh. Jakela's laughter will forever be missed and her love will forever be felt. Latecia fox was a loving daughter, sister, niece, cousin and friend that was full of love, life and laughter. "Tish" had a heart of gold and the spirit of a warrior. Her love and laughter will forever be remembered. Cameron harris was a loving son, nephew, cousin and uncle. Not only was he loved by family, he was loved by his community. He would often help around his neighborhood where he grew up in southside terrace. All the kids loved him and he did a lot for them. For christmas he would buy all the kids in the family gifts. Though he didn't get a chance to have any of his own, you couldn't tell. People would come to him for advice. He was very well respected and people trusted him. He didn't have any enemies. If you were to ask about him, they would say all positive things. Even seven years later his name still lives on through people and he inspired many. Some would even call him a legend and he will forever live on through us!

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Omaha

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John Gerber

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

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John gerber was a beloved father to five children and uncle to nine nieces and nephews. He was an open and caring person, who accepted everyone at face value with no judgment. He was taken too early from his family and friends. The loss is still very painful without any kind of closure.

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Omaha

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Latecia Fox

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Cause of Death

Shooting

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Omaha

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Cameron Harris

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

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Omaha

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Jameila Hesseltine

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

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Jameila hesseltine was a beautiful loyal mother, daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin and friend that devoted her life to her two boys and her love to anyone who loved her. She loved living life, laughing at every moment and loving at every opportunity.

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Omaha

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Name

Carl Reed

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

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Omaha

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James Moss Jr

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

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James moss jr. Was a loyal son, father, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend that loved hard and was loyal to those loyal to him. He will live forever through all that love him.

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Omaha

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Janee Hadan

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

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Janee hadan was a beautiful, full of life, loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt, granddaughter, niece, cousin and friend with a heart of gold; she will live forever through those who love her.

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Omaha

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