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Anthony Jerome Merricks

Case from Decatur, GA dated May 18, 2021

Victim Details

Anthony Jerome Merricks

Male

Black / African American

Decatur

GA

2021-05-18

23

Anthony

Jerome Merricks

07/02/2026

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In Decatur, Georgia, a 23-year-old African American man named Anthony Jerome Merricks, known affectionately to his family and friends as 'Antman,' had his life cut short on May 18, 2021. The only child of Larry and Susan Merricks, Anthony was known for his kind, charismatic, and artistic nature. He had a deep love for animals, particularly dogs, and had been a valued employee at Barking Hound Village for two years, where his employer described him as a wonderful person and teammate. His family c ...
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