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Dwayne Miller

Case from Oakland, CA dated Dec 08, 1986

Victim Details

Dwayne Miller

Male

Oakland

CA

1986-12-08

4

Dwayne

Miller

07/25/2026

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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 ...
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  • Dwayne Miller (unknown-1986) - Find a Grave...
  • People v. Welch - 20 Cal.4th 701 S011323 - Tue, 06/01/1999 | California Supreme Court Resources
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    I've been diving into some old cases recently, and the Pearmain Street murders in Oakland back in '8... ...Read More
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    I've been thinking a lot about the role of Rita Lewis in the tragic events on Pearmain Street. It's ... ...Read More
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    Wow, this case truly gives me chills every time I think about it. I’ve been doing some digging int... ...Read More
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