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Deonka Deidra DeeDee Drayton

Case from Orlando, FL dated Jun 12, 2016

Victim Details

Deonka Deidra DeeDee Drayton

Female

Black / African American

Orlando

FL

2016-06-12

32

Deonka

Deidra DeeDee Drayton

07/23/2026

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Deonka Deidra "DeeDee" Drayton, a 32-year-old African American woman, tragically lost her life on June 12, 2016, in Orlando, Florida. DeeDee was one of the 49 victims of the horrific mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub, a popular LGBTQ+ venue. The attack, carried out by Omar Mateen, was one of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history. Mateen, who was later killed by police, opened fire inside the nightclub, resulting in numerous casualties and injuries. DeeDee, known for her vibrant personality ...
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  • Orlando nightclub shooting - Wikipedia
  • Pulse Nightclub Shooting: June 13, 2016 Update
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    I’ve been thinking a lot about the role of the FBI in the Pulse Nightclub investigation. It seems ... ...Read More
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