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Malachai Loftin

Death by Force
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Malachai Loftin, a 52-year-old male of African American ethnicity, tragically lost his life on January 2, 2006, in Pender County, North Carolina. Loftin was shot in the head at the home of his friend, Michelle Kirby, in Atkinson, NC. Kirby, who was 34 years old at the time, was also assaulted by the perpetrator, Lakane Murphy, who was Kirby's ex-boyfriend. Murphy broke into Kirby's home early in the morning and attacked both Kirby and Loftin. Loftin was found dead at the scene, while Kirby was s ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Malachai Loftin

    Male

    Black / African American

    Pender

    NC

    2006-01-02

    52

    Malachai

    Loftin

    11/17/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    In thinking about the horrific incident involving Malachai Loftin, I've been reflecting a lot on Mic... ...Read More
    10/20/2024
    I'm haunted by the thought of what that night must have been like for Malachai Loftin and Michelle K... ...Read More
    07/11/2024
    Has anyone else been following the Malachai Loftin case? I’ve been thinking a lot about the emerge... ...Read More
    03/28/2024
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