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Chari McCline

Case from Oakland, CA dated Sep 01, 1987

Victim Details

Chari McCline

Female

Oakland

CA

1987-09-01

14

Chari

McCline

07/19/2026

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Chari McCline, a 14-year-old girl from Oakland, California, tragically lost her life on September 1, 1987. The incident occurred when Chari returned home unexpectedly and interrupted a burglary in progress at her stepfather's apartment. The perpetrator, her 18-year-old stepbrother Ernest Morgan, was caught in the act and, in a panic, shot and killed Chari. This devastating event led to Morgan's arrest and subsequent conviction for second-degree murder. He was sentenced to 15 years to life in pri ...
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  • ABC30 Fresno: Family greets convicted murderer freed after 24 years in San Quentin | ABC30 Fresno | abc30.com
  • Murderer Released From San Quentin After 24 Years Behind Bars
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