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Betty Diane Sexton

Case from Gastonia, NC dated Feb 17, 2015

Victim Details

Betty Diane Sexton

Female

White / Caucasian

Gastonia

NC

2015-02-17

43

Betty

Diane Sexton

06/27/2026

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Betty Diane Sexton, a 43-year-old woman from Gastonia, North Carolina, tragically lost her life on February 17, 2015. The incident occurred when she called the police to her home on Union Road to help remove unwanted guests. During the confrontation, Betty was reportedly holding an old musket, which she had grabbed from the closet. The police officer, LaDoniqua Neely, who responded to the call, allegedly shot Betty in the chest. Betty was later pronounced dead at the hospital.

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  • SBI: Woman fatally shot by Gastonia officer refused to drop 'long gun'
  • Woman shot by cop had drugs in her system - Gaston Gazette
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