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Wynetta Shamonta Wright

Death by Force
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Wynetta Shamonta Wright, a 20-year-old resident of Hillcrest Heights, Maryland, was tragically found dead on May 31, 2011. Wynetta was a dedicated mother of two, known for her lively and outgoing personality. Her life took a dark turn when she went missing on May 30, 2011. The next day, her body was discovered in Oxon Run Stream Valley Park. An autopsy revealed that she had been shot in the head at close range. The investigation into her death also led to the discovery of her one-year-old daught ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Wynetta Shamonta Wright

    Female

    Black / African American

    Hillcrest-heights

    MD

    2011-05-31

    20

    Wynetta

    Shamonta Wright

    11/21/2025

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