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Devon Stanford

Case from Oakland, CA dated Apr 06, 2022

Victim Details

Devon Stanford

Male

White / Caucasian

Oakland

CA

2022-04-06

33

Devon

Stanford

07/19/2026

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Devon Stanford, a 33-year-old resident of Oakland, California, tragically lost his life on April 6, 2022, in a violent incident near Lake Merritt. Originally from Austin, Texas, Stanford had moved to Oakland over five years prior, drawn by his love for the Bay Area. On the night of his death, Stanford was walking with his partner, Meridith Lear, when he was confronted by assailants in an attempted robbery. The perpetrators targeted Stanford for his Louis Vuitton bag, a detail that underscores th ...
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    Hey everyone, I'm still reeling from the news about Devon Stanford's tragic murder near Lake Merritt... ...Read More
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