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Debra Ann Brown

Case from East-saint-louis, IL dated Apr 30, 1979

Victim Details

Debra Ann Brown

Female

Black / African American

East-saint-louis

IL

1979-04-30

21

Debra

Ann Brown

06/20/2026

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Debra Ann Brown, a 21-year-old African American woman, tragically lost her life on April 30, 1979, in East Saint Louis, Illinois. Debra was a U.S. Postal Service carrier who was killed while on her mail route. On that fateful day, she inadvertently walked in on a murder scene and was subsequently shot and killed because of what she witnessed. Her death was part of a shooting spree that also claimed the life of Samuel Nersesian, a local cleaning store owner.

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  • Newspapers.com: Richard Stoltz Murder 13 Sept 1979 - Newspapers.com
  • Justia Law: People v. Tiller
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    I've been reading through old articles and forum threads about Debra Ann Brown's tragic death, and s... ...Read More
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