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Bernette Darby

Case from New Orleans, LA dated Mar 02, 2016

Victim Details

Bernette Darby

March 28, 2022

Male

Black / African American

New Orleans

LA

2016-03-02

2016-03-02

34

Bernette

Darby

07/12/2026

1


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In the vibrant city of New Orleans, a life was tragically cut short on Wednesday, March 2, 2016. Bernette Darby, a 34-year-old male known affectionately to friends and family as 'Butch,' was fatally wounded by gunfire. A lifelong resident of the city, Darby was a familiar face to many, having worked at Southern Scrap Metals and the renowned Felix's Restaurant & Oyster Bar.

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  • Bernette Darby, age 34 - National Gun Violence Memorial
  • New Orleans police arrest men in two separate murders
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