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Makayla Woods

Case from Greensboro, NC dated Nov 20, 2011

Victim Details

Makayla Leigh “Kayla” Woods

Female

Greensboro

NC

2011-11-20

15

Makayla

Woods

07/08/2026

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Makayla Leigh "Kayla" Woods, a 15-year-old girl from Greensboro, North Carolina, tragically passed away on November 23, 2011. Makayla was a victim of a murder-suicide rampage carried out by Mary Ann Holder, a 36-year-old woman. Holder's shooting spree resulted in the deaths of multiple individuals, including Makayla, who was a family friend.

The incident began when Holder, who had been involved in a lengthy extramarital affair with Randy Lamb, faced an "alienation of affection" lawsuit fr ...
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  • Makayla Woods Is 5th Death From Pleasant Garden Shootings
  • Jilted Greensboro, N.C., Lover Kills Self and Her Three Children
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