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Janice Thomas

Case from Poplar-bluff, MO dated Feb 08, 2018

Victim Details

Name

Janice Thomas

Gender

Female

Race

Black / African American

City

Poplar-bluff

State

MO

Date Of Death

2018-02-08

Age At Death

36

First Name

Janice

Last Name

Thomas

Last Updated

07/12/2026

Case Description

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In the quiet town of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, the life of 36-year-old Janice Thomas was violently cut short on the evening of February 8, 2018. Responding to a distressing call about a man armed with a gun at a residence on Franklin Street, local police arrived to a scene of chaos, with gunshots and screams echoing from within the home. Inside, they made a grim discovery: Janice Thomas had been shot four times in the chest and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The alleged perpetrator was R ...

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seMissourian.com: 1 dead, 2 injured in shooting at Poplar Bluff home

Man charged with murder in deadly Poplar Bluff shooting - KFVS12

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Forum Posts (3)

I've been following Janice Thomas's case ever since the tragic events of February 8, 2018, unfolded,... ...Read More
07/01/2024

I’m still trying to wrap my head around this terrible event in Poplar Bluff. Poor Janice and her f... ...Read More
06/30/2024

I've been following the tragic case of Janice Thomas and am honestly so moved by the bravery shown b... ...Read More
06/08/2024

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