Devante Thomas

Murdered
Case Description
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Devante Thomas, an 18-year-old from New Orleans, Louisiana, was tragically shot and killed on December 17, 2012. The incident took place in a neighborhood known for violence, and the young man was targeted in a shooting that appeared to be part of the pervasive gun violence affecting the area. Devante was struck by multiple gunshots and died at the scene before emergency services could provide assistance.

The investigation into Devante's murder faced challenges, largely due to the lack ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Devante Thomas

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    New Orleans

    LA

    2012-12-17

    18

    Devante

    Thomas

    10/23/2024


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    Has anyone heard if there is any DNA evidence in the Devante case? I'm curious to know if that could... ...Read More
    07/17/2024
    Is anyone aware of any known enemies of Devante? Any information would be greatly appreciated.... ...Read More
    06/02/2024
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