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Gerald Denard Knightner

Case from Columbia, SC dated Oct 09, 2021

Victim Details

Gerald Denard Knightner

Male

Black / African American

Columbia

SC

2021-10-09

33

Gerald

Denard Knightner

07/01/2026

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In Columbia, South Carolina, a life was tragically cut short on a Saturday afternoon, leaving a family to grapple with a sudden and violent loss. Gerald Denard Knightner, a 33-year-old Black male, was a man known for his vibrant personality and his love for grilling. Friends and family affectionately called him 'G-Man,' and he was described as the life of the party, always ready with a joke and a dance. A devoted father and a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Knightner worked in construction in th ...
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