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Tonya Moses-Charles

Case from Columbus, GA dated Feb 21, 2014

Victim Details

Tonya Moses-Charles

Female

Black / African American

Columbus

GA

2014-02-21

44

Tonya

Moses-Charles

07/03/2026

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In the winter of 2014, in Columbus, Georgia, the life of a 44-year-old African American woman named Tonya Moses-Charles was brought to a tragic and violent end. On February 21st, she was found deceased inside her residence, the victim of a brutal assault that would unravel a story of domestic turmoil and ultimately lead to a life sentence for her husband.

The initial investigation by local authorities quickly zeroed in on a primary suspect: Tonya's estranged husband, James Morris Lynn, Jr ...
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  • http://www.wjbf.com/story/24785995/phenix-city-school-on-lock-down-as-police-search-for-suspect-in-fatal-columbus-shooting
  • ledger-enquirer: Officials: Estranged husband kills DFCS employee
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    I came across some old news articles talking about the community's reaction in the aftermath of Tony... ...Read More
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