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Miya Denise Watts

Death by Force
Case Description
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Miya Denise Watts, a 26-year-old African American woman, tragically lost her life on April 19, 2021, in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Miya was found with a gunshot wound at the Coliseum Inn, located at 2507 Gillespie Street. She was immediately taken to Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, where she was placed on life support. Unfortunately, Miya succumbed to her injuries and was removed from life support on April 21, 2021.

The investigation into Miya's death led to the arrest of two men, Rom ...Read More
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  • The Fayetteville Observer: Sheriff: Woman in Cumberland County motel shooting taken off life support
  • The Fayetteville Observer: One arrested, one sought in Cumberland County motel shooting of woman Monday
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    Victim Details

    Miya Denise Watts

    Female

    Black / African American

    Fayetteville

    NC

    2021-04-19

    26

    Miya

    Denise Watts

    11/21/2025

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