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Tigist Yemane, a 23-year-old Ethiopian woman, tragically lost her life on November 7, 2009, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Tigist had come to the United States for a heart surgery and had been living with the Whitson family in Waxhaw, NC. She was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, and friend, and her death left a significant impact on those who knew her.
The circumstances surrounding Tigist Yemane's death were deeply tragic. She was shot to death by her boyfriend, Davon Lamont Thomas, an Ir ...Read More
The circumstances surrounding Tigist Yemane's death were deeply tragic. She was shot to death by her boyfriend, Davon Lamont Thomas, an Ir ...Read More
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Tigist Yemane
Female
Black / African American
Charlotte
NC
2009-11-07
23
Tigist
Yemane
11/11/2025
Forum Posts (2)
I've been thinking a lot about the Whitson family since I first heard about Tigist's case. They took... ...Read More
05/08/2024
05/08/2024
I've been following the tragedy of Tigist Yemane, and I keep wondering about the lack of a proper su... ...Read More
04/25/2024
04/25/2024
