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Maliyah Palmer

Case from Florissant, MO dated Dec 14, 2018

Victim Details

Maliyah Palmer

Female

Black / African American

Florissant

MO

2018-12-14

6

Maliyah

Palmer

07/23/2026

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Maliyah Palmer, a 6-year-old girl, tragically lost her life on Friday, December 14, 2018, in Florissant, Missouri. The young girl was a first-grader at Green Trails Elementary School. On the evening of her death, Maliyah and her 12-year-old brother were at home under the supervision of their 16-year-old sister while their parents attended a Christmas party.

The devastating incident occurred when her brother discovered a 9mm handgun in their parents' bedroom dresser. He accidentally discha ...
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  • KSDK: Girl killed in accidental shooting in Florissant
  • FOX2now.com: Florissant juvenile killed in accidental shooting
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