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Cheeontah Howard, a 29-year-old African American woman, was tragically killed on February 19, 2016, in Gastonia, North Carolina. Her death occurred outside Room 148 at the Red Carpet Inn & Suites on Broadcast Street. The incident was linked to gang activity, with authorities indicating that individuals were attempting to steal drugs and money from her.
Mahogany Samone Smith, a 19-year-old woman, was charged with first-degree murder in connection with Cheeontah Howard's death. Additionall ...Read More
Mahogany Samone Smith, a 19-year-old woman, was charged with first-degree murder in connection with Cheeontah Howard's death. Additionall ...Read More
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Cheeontah Howard
Female
Black / African American
Gastonia
NC
2016-02-19
29
Cheeontah
Howard
11/21/2025
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I've been reading through the details of Cheeontah Howard's case, and one aspect that really stands ... ...Read More
02/29/2024
02/29/2024
Hello everyone,
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12/12/2023
I've been following the case of Cheeontah Howard and something that struck me is ... ...Read More
12/12/2023
Has anyone looked into the broader implications of gang activity in Gastonia since Cheeontah Howard'... ...Read More
01/22/2023
01/22/2023
