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Myiesha Danielle Bishop

Death by Force
Case Description
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Myiesha Danielle Bishop, a 10-year-old African American girl, tragically lost her life on May 28, 2004, in Mebane, North Carolina. The circumstances surrounding her death were both harrowing and deeply unsettling. On May 25, 2004, Myiesha was shot in the head by her father, Rufus Bishop. Following the shooting, Rufus attempted to set their house on fire with Myiesha inside. Despite her critical injuries, Myiesha managed to escape the burning house by jumping out of a second-story window. She was ...Read More
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  • Greensboro News and Record: Girl dies from gunshot
  • WRAL.com: Mebane Man Accused Of Shooting Daughter, Setting House On Fire
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    Victim Details

    Myiesha Danielle Bishop

    Female

    Black / African American

    Mebane

    NC

    2004-05-28

    10

    Myiesha

    Danielle Bishop

    11/06/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Has anyone else been thinking about the role that the neighbors might have played in uncovering what... ...Read More
    11/11/2023
    Hi everyone,
    I’ve been thinking a lot about the community response in the aftermath of Myiesha ... ...Read More
    07/30/2023
    Has anyone else read about the standoff with Rufus Bishop? The fact that the police found him hiding... ...Read More
    06/04/2023
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