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Ander Thomas Nelson Jr.

Case from Durham, NC dated Apr 10, 2021

Victim Details

Ander Thomas Nelson, Jr.

Male

Black / African American

Durham

NC

2021-04-10

45

Ander

Thomas Nelson Jr.

06/21/2026

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Ander Thomas Nelson Jr., a 45-year-old African American male, tragically passed away on April 10, 2021, in Durham, North Carolina. He was affectionately known as "Andy" and was born on December 14, 1975, to Catherine Palmer Nelson and Ander Thomas Nelson Sr. Andy was a beloved member of his community, known for his happy-go-lucky, playful, and comical personality. He was the owner and founder of ATN Nelson's Services, where he worked in construction, specializing in renewing and restoring histor ...
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  • https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/durham-county/article250609949.html
  • CBS17.com: 45-year-old man dies after daytime shooting in Durham, police say
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    I've been thinking a lot about Andy's passion for restoring historic properties. It's such a unique ... ...Read More
    01/14/2024
    I can't stop thinking about Andy's work with historic properties. It's clear he had a genuine passio... ...Read More
    11/27/2023
    I was reading about Andy's case, and one detail that struck me was his incredible work with historic... ...Read More
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