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Joshua Demetrius Crooks Jr

Death by Force
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Joshua Demetrius Crooks Jr., an 18-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on February 23, 2022, in Raeford, North Carolina. Joshua was born on April 25, 2003, in Hinesville, Georgia, but he considered Spring Lake, North Carolina, his home. He was a high school graduate from Pine Forest High School, where he excelled academically and was actively involved in the Future Business Leaders of America. Joshua was also the creator and CEO of HekaSeaMoss LLC, a testament to his entrepr ...Read More
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  • CBS17.com: 18-year-old faces first-degree murder charge in Hoke County double shooting
  • Juvenile charged with murder in teen's February 2022 shooting death
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    Victim Details

    Joshua Demetrius Crooks Jr

    Male

    Black / African American

    Raeford

    NC

    2022-02-23

    18

    Joshua

    Demetrius Crooks Jr

    11/08/2025

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    12/25/2024
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    02/16/2023
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