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Eirka Desiree Downey

Case from Durham, NC dated Sep 19, 2016

Victim Details

Eirka Desiree Downey

Female

Black / African American

Durham

NC

2016-09-19

25

Eirka

Desiree Downey

06/21/2026

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Erika Desiree Downey, a 25-year-old woman from Durham, North Carolina, was tragically shot to death on September 19, 2016. The incident occurred early in the morning at the Lynnhaven Apartments on Wadesboro Street. Erika's parents, Wanda and Larry Downey, were devastated by the news and expressed their confusion and heartbreak over why someone would kill their beloved daughter. Erika was described as a kind and caring individual who went out of her way to help others. Her parents received a fran ...
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  • WNCN: Durham man accused of killing girlfriend denied bond
  • WRAL.com: Durham man arrested in fatal shooting of 25-year-old woman :: WRAL.com

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    I’ve been following Erika's case closely, and my thoughts are really with her family, especially h... ...Read More
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    I was reading about Erika Desiree Downey's case again, and one detail that truly got to me was that ... ...Read More
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    Hey everyone, I’ve been thinking a lot about the 911 call. It’s so gut-wrenchingly real, isn’t... ...Read More
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