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David Crain

Case from New Orleans, LA dated Aug 12, 2012

Victim Details

David Crain

March 28, 2022

Male

Black / African American

New Orleans

LA

2012-08-12

2012-08-12

34

David

Crain

No

06/29/2026

1


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In the late summer of 2012, the life of David James Crain, known affectionately as 'Worm,' was tragically cut short in New Orleans. On August 12, the body of the male chef and owner of David's Catering Service was discovered inside his home, the victim of multiple gunshot wounds. At the time of his death, he was also employed at the Ernst Café.

David was the son of Willie J. Crain and the late James D. Crain, III. He was a father to one daughter and a brother. His family's grief was comp ...
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