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Della Leann Elberson

Death by Force
Case Description
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Della Leann Elberson, a 48-year-old woman from Thomasville, North Carolina, tragically lost her life on March 16, 2020. Della was a dedicated employee at the Cedar Lodge Market, where she worked diligently to support her family and community. On that fateful day, Della was in the parking lot of the grocery store when she encountered Robert William Stanford, a 71-year-old man from Lexington, North Carolina. The two were reportedly acquainted, and during their conversation, Stanford produced a han ...Read More
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  • WXII: Piedmont store employee killed in murder, suicide
  • myfox8.com: Woman shot, killed by man in parking lot of Thomasville grocery store; man later killed self, police say
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    Victim Details

    Della Leann Elberson

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Thomasville

    NC

    2020-03-16

    48

    Della

    Leann Elberson

    12/01/2025

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    I’ve been following the developments in Della Leann Elberson’s case, and I can'... ...Read More
    09/08/2024
    Has anyone else been following the details about the Cedar Lodge Market parking lot cameras? There's... ...Read More
    01/15/2024
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    10/18/2023
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