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Emily Tensley

Death by Force
Case Description
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Emily Tensley, a 27-year-old resident of Bartow, Florida, tragically lost her life on June 18, 2016. She was found unresponsive in the breezeway of her apartment complex, Azalea Gardens, after being shot. Despite immediate efforts by police and paramedics to revive her, she succumbed to her injuries at Bartow Regional Medical Center. The incident occurred in the presence of her children, adding to the heartbreak of the situation.

The investigation quickly identified Emily's ex-boyfriend, ...Read More
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  • WFTS: Bartow police seek convicted felon for shooting death of ex-girlfriend
  • 10NEWS: Victim and suspect identified in Bartow homicide
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    Victim Details

    Emily Tensley

    Female

    Black / African American

    Bartow

    FL

    2016-06-18

    27

    Emily

    Tensley

    11/22/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I've been following Emily's case on here for a while, and something that keeps sticking with me is t... ...Read More
    10/19/2024
    I'm really struck by the bravery of the neighbors who came forward as witnesses in Emily’s case. I... ...Read More
    09/10/2024
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