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Claretha Coco Gibbs

Case from Fort-myers, FL dated Jun 26, 1984

Victim Details

Claretha Coco Gibbs

Female

Black / African American

Fort-myers

FL

1984-06-26

31

Claretha

Coco Gibbs

07/11/2026

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Claretha "Coco" Gibbs, a 31-year-old African American woman, was tragically killed on June 26, 1984, in Fort Myers, Florida. On that fateful day, Fort Myers police responded to reports of gunshots in the area of Palm Avenue and Lincoln Boulevard. Upon arrival, they found Gibbs suffering from a gunshot wound to her abdomen. She was immediately transported to the hospital, but unfortunately, she succumbed to her injuries. Witnesses reported seeing Gibbs, who was known to be a prostitute, entering ...
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  • Newspapers.com: 31-year-old woman shot in Dunbar (Claretha Gibbs 1984) - Newspapers.com
  • Newspapers.com: Claretha "Coco" Gibbs Obituary 1984 - Newspapers.com
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