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Jamad Jerkins

Death by Force
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Jamad Jerkins, a 26-year-old resident of Oakland, California, tragically lost his life on October 24, 2016. The incident occurred during a heated confrontation at the apartment of his girlfriend, Patricia Cortijo, located on 35th Avenue in East Oakland. Jerkins had been living with Patricia but had decided to move back in with another woman, the mother of his children. On the night of the incident, Jerkins was at the apartment to collect his belongings when he was confronted by Patricia's brothe ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Jamad Jerkins

    Male

    Oakland

    CA

    2016-10-24

    26

    Jamad

    Jerkins

    11/18/2025

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