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Ruia Reams

Case from Durham, NC dated Jan 11, 2019

Victim Details

Ruia Reams

Female

Durham

NC

2019-01-11

Ruia

Reams

06/20/2026

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Ruia Reams, a 10-month-old baby girl, tragically lost her life on January 11, 2019, in Durham, North Carolina. On that fateful day, Ruia and her mother, 20-year-old Zhytila "Honey" Wilkins, were at their home when a violent incident occurred. Wilkins made a desperate call to 911, reporting that she had been shot. During the call, a gunshot was heard before the line was disconnected. When dispatchers called back, a man answered and claimed that everything was fine, despite Wilkins' cries being au ...
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  • The Fayetteville Observer: North Carolina man accused in deaths of mother, 10-month-old
  • ABC11 Raleigh-Durham: Woman and baby dead in murder, attempted suicide in Durham
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    I've been thinking a lot about the role of law enforcement in the incident involving Ruia Reams and ... ...Read More
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    I've been following this case closely, and one aspect that really sticks with me is the 911 call. It... ...Read More
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    I just can't wrap my mind around how anyone could do something so horrific, especially to their own ... ...Read More
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