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Gerald Penny

Case from Baton Rouge, LA dated Oct 12, 2015

Victim Details

Gerald Penny

Male

Black / African American

Baton Rouge

LA

2015-10-12

24

Gerald

Penny

06/21/2026

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In the quiet autumn of 2015, the life of a young Black / African American man, Gerald Penny, was tragically cut short. At the age of 24, Penny was found the victim of a homicide on October 12 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The initial investigation into his death would eventually uncover a sinister plot, revealing that his demise was not a random act of violence but a calculated murder-for-hire.

For months, the case remained under investigation, with few public leads. However, the diligent wo ...
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  • https://www.wafb.com: Three men indicted in 2015 alleged murder-for-hire plot
  • Victim identified in fatal shooting
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