Markel Benson

Murdered

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Markel Benson, aged 20, was tragically murdered on October 12, 2015, in Baltimore, Maryland. The incident occurred after an armed robbery organized by a group of individuals who targeted Benson, who was known to be selling marijuana near the 2300 block of W. North Avenue. The group, including James Dorsey, Ameer Baker, Keyon Hawkins, and a juvenile, planned to rob Benson. They approached Benson under the pretense of buying marijuana, but instead, robbed him of drugs, cash, and phones. Following ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Markel Benson

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Baltimore

    MD

    2015-10-12

    20

    Markel

    Benson

    Yes

    10/27/2024


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    I am wondering if anyone knows if the Markel Benson case is listed in the Namus database? If anyone ... ...Read More
    02/26/2024
    I am devastated to hear about the tragic murder of Markel. They were a kind and caring individual wh... ...Read More
    09/18/2023
    I am disappointed by the lack of media coverage surrounding the case of Markel. This is an important... ...Read More
    07/20/2023