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Michael Nelson

Case from Rochester, NY dated Feb 22, 2014

Victim Details

Michael Nelson

Male

Black / African American

Rochester

NY

2014-02-22

24

Michael

Nelson

07/09/2026

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On a cold February day in Rochester, New York, the lives of three young people were tragically cut short. Michael Nelson, a 24-year-old Black man, was found deceased on February 24, 2014, although his death occurred two days earlier on February 22. He was not alone; with him were 24-year-old Jacquelyn Simmons and her 21-year-old cousin, Jermeliah Simmons. The three friends were discovered inside an apartment on Chili Avenue, victims of a brutal triple homicide. The incident stemmed from a disput ...
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  • Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: A last-minute guilty plea for drug boss in Chili Ave. murders
  • democratandchronicle.com: Rochester Homicides
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    I read about Toni Nelson's journey after losing her son, Michael, and I'm truly moved by her resilie... ...Read More
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