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Wesley Nelson

Death by Force
Case Description
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On July 31, 2015, Wesley Nelson, 48 years old, was shot and killed in New Orleans East. The incident took place around 1:23 a.m. in the 7800 block of Venice Boulevard. Nelson's death was part of a wave of violence in the area, with police responding to another instance of gun-related homicide that year. Authorities identified Ronald Claude as a suspect in Nelson's murder, and a warrant was issued for his arrest, but the case remains unsolved.

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    Victim Details

    Wesley Nelson

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    New Orleans

    LA

    2015-07-31

    48

    Wesley

    Nelson

    Yes

    11/08/2025

    1


    Area Body Found:
    Forum Posts (3)
    Hey everyone,
    I've been following the discussion around the murder of Wesley Nelson and stumble... ...Read More
    06/22/2024
    Has anyone looked into Ronald Claude's background any further, like his past connections or places h... ...Read More
    04/05/2024
    I can't stop thinking about Wesley Nelson's case and how frustrating it must be for his loved ones n... ...Read More
    07/01/2023
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