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Jessica Paxton

Case from Saint-louis, MO dated Jun 12, 2016

Victim Details

Jessica Paxton

Female

White / Caucasian

Saint-louis

MO

2016-06-12

23

Jessica

Paxton

07/20/2026

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In a tragic turn of events on a warm June evening in St. Louis, a young mother lost her life in a senseless act of violence. Twenty-three-year-old Jessica Paxton was fatally shot on Sunday, June 12, 2016, during what police described as an attempted robbery. The incident unfolded in the Dutchtown neighborhood, leaving a family and community to grapple with the sudden and violent loss.

That night, Jessica was in a vehicle with a 25-year-old man and her 2-year-old son. They were in the 5000 ...
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  • Woman dies after south STL shooting | ksdk.com
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    I've been following Jessica Paxton's case, and I can't stop thinking about her little boy, Connor. I... ...Read More
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    Jessica's story has been weighing heavy on my heart lately. One aspect that's been gnawing at me is ... ...Read More
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