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Depayne Middleton

Case from Charleston, SC dated Jun 17, 2015

Victim Details

Rev. Depayne Vontrese Middleton

Female

Black / African American

Charleston

SC

2015-06-17

49

Depayne

Middleton

06/22/2026

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A woman of deep faith and a voice that could stir the soul, Reverend Depayne Middleton-Doctor's life was a testament to her commitment to helping others. The 49-year-old African-American mother of four had a passion for education and a gift for singing that she shared generously with her community in Charleston, South Carolina. Her journey in ministry had recently led her to the historic Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, a place that had long been a cornerstone of Black life in the cit ...
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    I’ve been thinking about the immense courage it must have taken for those present at the Emanuel A... ...Read More
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