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Charles Merritt

Case from New-orleans, LA dated Feb 14, 1911

Victim Details

Charles Merritt

Male

White / Caucasian

New-orleans

LA

1911-02-14

50

Charles

Merritt

06/25/2026

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A long and accomplished life came to a peaceful close for Charles G. Merritt, Sr., a male resident of New Orleans, Louisiana. He was 88 years old at the time of his passing on Tuesday, October 3, 2016. Born in New Orleans on August 15, 1928, to Wesley John and Cecile Charbonnet Merritt, he was a lifelong resident of the city that he called home. His journey through life was marked by academic and professional achievements, as well as a deep devotion to his large and loving family.

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  • Patrolman Charles Merritt, New Orleans Police Department, Louisiana
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