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Dellane Mabrey

Death by Force
Case Description
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Dellane Mabrey, a 16-year-old from Oakland, California, tragically lost her life on December 8, 1986, in a horrific mass shooting. The incident occurred in the early morning hours when David "Moochie" Welch, her former boyfriend, broke into the Mabrey family home. Welch, accompanied by his then-girlfriend Rita Lewis, forcibly entered the house and opened fire on the sleeping occupants. Dellane Mabrey, along with her two brothers, her 2-year-old daughter, a house guest, and the guest's 4-year-old ...Read More
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  • People v. Welch - 20 Cal.4th 701 S011323 - Tue, 06/01/1999 | California Supreme Court Resources
  • 6 Shot to Death in Oakland; Victim's Ex-Boyfriend Held
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    Victim Details

    Dellane Mabrey

    Female

    Oakland

    CA

    1986-12-08

    16

    Dellane

    Mabrey

    11/07/2025

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    11/08/2024
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