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Sandra Butler

Case from Independence, LA dated Feb 03, 2014

Victim Details

Sandra Butler

Female

Black / African American

Independence

LA

2014-02-03

37

Sandra

Butler

06/22/2026

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In the small town of Independence, Louisiana, a dispute simmering over rap lyrics tragically boiled over, claiming the life of an innocent bystander. Sandra Butler, a 37-year-old woman, was killed in a drive-by shooting on a Sunday night in early February 2014. Authorities believe she was not the intended target of the violence that erupted.

The shooting was the culmination of an ongoing feud between groups of individuals, with the lyrical content of their music reportedly at the heart of ...
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  • https://www.wafb.com: Sheriff: Woman killed over rap lyrics in drive-by shooting
  • Sandra Butler - Obituary - N.A. James Funeral Home
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