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Miles Sanders

Death by Force
Case Description
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Miles Sanders, a 17-year-old African American male, was found dead on August 27, 2017, inside a home on Wilson Circle in Marietta, Georgia. The initial report to the police indicated that Sanders had been accidentally shot. However, upon further investigation, the authorities discovered the gun used in the shooting and began to suspect foul play. The Marietta Police Department released images of a potential witness who might have information about the incident, urging the public to come forward ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Miles Sanders

    Male

    Black / African American

    Marietta

    GA

    2017-08-27

    17

    Miles

    Sanders

    11/21/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I can't help but think about Miles Sanders' family and what they must be going through. It’s devas... ...Read More
    05/19/2024
    I've been following the case of Miles Sanders, and my heart goes out to his family and friends, who ... ...Read More
    01/23/2024
    Has anyone else been following the witness situation in the Miles Sanders case? I came across the im... ...Read More
    09/11/2023
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