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April Charles

Case from Franklin, LA dated Jul 05, 2018

Victim Details

April Charles

Female

Black / African American

Franklin

LA

2018-07-05

36

April

Charles

08/03/2026

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On a summer day in Franklin, Louisiana, the life of 36-year-old April Charles was tragically cut short in a murder-suicide on July 5, 2018. The incident, which also resulted in the death of a man later identified as her ex-boyfriend, sent shockwaves through the community.

Authorities were called to a residence in Franklin where they discovered the bodies of Charles and the male suspect. The investigation that followed revealed a history of domestic turmoil between the two, who shared a ch ...
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  • KLFY: Two dead in Franklin murder-suicide
  • Vigil tonight for Franklin woman killed in murder-suicide - KATC
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    Hey everyone, I can't stop thinking about this tragedy. I’ve been following April Charles’ case ... ...Read More
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    I’ve been thinking a lot about the neighbors who lived in the apartment complex on Ibert Street wh... ...Read More
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    I just can't stop thinking about the failures in the system when it comes to protective orders. Apri... ...Read More
    03/02/2023
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