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Desmone BTY YoungN Jerome

Case from New-orleans, LA dated Apr 29, 2017

Victim Details

Desmone BTY YoungN Jerome

Male

Black / African American

New-orleans

LA

2017-04-29

27

Desmone

BTY YoungN Jerome

07/05/2026

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An aspiring 27-year-old male rap artist from New Orleans, Desmone Jerome Sr., known professionally as BTY YoungN, was shot and killed on April 29, 2017. The incident occurred at a Shell gas station in the Hollygrove neighborhood of New Orleans. Jerome was discovered with multiple gunshot wounds near the gas pumps and was pronounced dead at the scene. His mother later expressed her belief that jealousy over his rising success in the music industry was the motive for his murder. At the time of his ...
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  • NOLA.com: New Orleans rapper shot dead in Hollygrove Saturday night: NOPD

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    I’ve been thinking a lot about the role of New Orleans in BTY YoungN’s life and career. It's cle... ...Read More
    11/20/2024
    Has anyone else been following the case of BTY YoungN? I've been thinking a lot about his family and... ...Read More
    10/01/2024
    I’ve been thinking a lot about the impact these tragedies have on the families left behind, especi... ...Read More
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