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April Elesha Whitley

Case from Salisbury, NC dated May 18, 2021

Victim Details

April Elesha Whitley

Female

White / Caucasian

Salisbury

NC

2021-05-18

33

April

Elesha Whitley

07/12/2026

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April Elesha Whitley, a 33-year-old woman from Woodleaf, North Carolina, tragically lost her life on May 18, 2021. Born on April 5, 1988, in Salisbury, she was the daughter of Susie Barbee Whitley and David Whitley. April was educated in the West Rowan schools and graduated from West Rowan High School in 2005. She was employed at various local establishments, including C's Barbecue, Cleveland, Woodleaf BP, and Ryan's Restaurant. April was also an active member of Fisher Street Baptist Church in ...
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  • myfox8.com: Victim dies after man leaves woman suffering from gunshot wound with EMS in Rowan County
  • wcnc.com: Woman dies of gunshot wound after having medics lead to her, Rowan County deputies say
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