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Demetric Atchison

Case from Cape-girardeau, MO dated May 11, 2017

Victim Details

Demetric L. Atchison

Male

Black / African American

Cape-girardeau

MO

2017-05-11

41

Demetric

Atchison

07/06/2026

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On May 11, 2017, the life of Demetric LaShaun Atchison, a 41-year-old Black/African American male from Charleston, Missouri, was tragically cut short in Cape Girardeau. Atchison, a graduate of Charleston High School, was the victim of a fatal shooting. Born on November 26, 1975, he was a father to four sons and two daughters.

The seriousness of the crime prompted the formation of a Major Case Squad to spearhead the investigation into his death. However, this specialized team was disbanded ...
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  • seMissourian.com: Cape homicide victim identified
  • seMissourian.com: Cape police investigating shooting death on North Henderson
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