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Mary Belle Clark

Case from Decatur, GA dated Oct 08, 2021

Victim Details

Mary Belle Clark

Female

Black / African American

Decatur

GA

2021-10-08

67

Mary

Belle Clark

07/01/2026

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In the autumn of 2021, the life of a 67-year-old African American woman, Mary Belle Clark, was tragically cut short in an act of violence that struck at her own home in Decatur, Georgia. On October 8th, what should have been an ordinary day turned into a scene of sorrow and loss when gunfire erupted, claiming her life.

The events leading to her untimely death began with a dispute. An argument had reportedly taken place earlier between a man and a member of Ms. Clark's family. In what auth ...
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  • ajc: Suspect arrested in retaliation shooting that killed 67-year-old woman
  • Mary Belle Clark's Obituary - articobits.com
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