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Katlyn Nichole Katie Ward

Case from Lenoir, NC dated Jun 30, 2021

Victim Details

Katlyn Nichole Katie Ward

Female

White / Caucasian

Lenoir

NC

2021-06-30

18

Katlyn

Nichole Katie Ward

07/12/2026

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Katlyn Nichole "Katie" Ward, an 18-year-old female from Lenoir, NC, tragically passed away on June 30, 2021. Katie was born on August 26, 2002, and was the daughter of Ronald Albert Ward and Karen Brown Ward. She had recently graduated from Hibriten High School and had interests in interior design, fashion, and animals. Katie's life was celebrated on July 7, 2021, at Poovey's Chapel Baptist Church.

On June 30, 2021, the Lenoir Police Department received 911 calls reporting shots fired, a ...
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  • Katlyn "Katie" Ward Obituary: Katlyn "Katie" Ward - View Obituary & Service Information
  • ABC11 Raleigh-Durham: Man fatally shot sisters, dad before setting NC home on fire, turning gun on self: Police
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    I've been following the Ward family tragedy, and it's been on my mind a lot lately.... ...Read More
    01/29/2025
    I've been thinking a lot about the role of mental health in cases like Katie's. It’s utterly devas... ...Read More
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    I've been thinking a lot about the memorial service they held for Katie at Poovey's Chapel Baptist C... ...Read More
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