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On December 8, 1986, a tragic mass murder occurred in Oakland, California, claiming the life of 4-year-old Dwayne Miller among others. The incident took place in the early morning hours when David Esco Welch, a 28-year-old heroin and cocaine dealer, broke into a home on Pearmain Street. Welch, accompanied by his girlfriend Rita Lewis, was driven by a combination of personal vendettas and a violent disposition. Welch's primary target was his ex-girlfriend, 16-year-old Dellane Mabrey, and her fami ...Read More
Victim Details

Dwayne Miller

Male

Oakland

CA

1986-12-08

4

Dwayne

Miller

12/17/2025