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Christopher Welch

Death by Force
Case Description
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Christopher Welch, a 25-year-old African American male, was tragically killed on June 3, 2018, in Atlanta, GA. Welch was found shot to death alongside 18-year-old Chloe Dowdy in a home on Bromack Drive. Both victims were shot in the head, and it appeared that they were acquaintances with the suspect, Rufus Weems, a 62-year-old man. The initial investigation indicated that an altercation occurred inside the home, leading to the fatal gunfire.

Rufus Weems was arrested by the FBI at an apart ...Read More
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  • WSBTV: Man arrested in double murder of teen girl, father of 4
  • ajc: Shots fired near scene of deadly double shooting
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    Victim Details

    Christopher Welch

    Male

    Black / African American

    Atlanta

    GA

    2018-06-03

    25

    Christopher

    Welch

    12/04/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I've been following the tragic case of Christopher Welch and Chloe Dowdy, and I'm deeply affected by... ...Read More
    08/04/2024
    It's been over five years since the tragic loss of Christopher Welch and Chloe Dowdy, and the pain s... ...Read More
    04/06/2024
    I've been following the case of Christopher Welch and Chloe Dowdy, and it's really weighing on my he... ...Read More
    03/19/2024
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