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Johnnie Franks

Case from Weaverville, NC dated Aug 08, 1960

Victim Details

Johnnie Franks

Male

Weaverville

NC

1960-08-08

2

Johnnie

Franks

06/23/2026

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Johnnie Franks, a 2-year-old boy, tragically lost his life on August 8, 1960, in Weaverville, North Carolina. The circumstances surrounding his death were deeply distressing, as he was a victim of domestic violence. On that fateful day, Johnnie, along with his sister Diane Franks, brother Wayne Rexford Franks Jr., and their grandmother Bertha Franks Holcombe, were all senselessly taken from their family and friends.

The incident occurred in Flat Creek, Buncombe County, North Carolina, whe ...
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  • Newspapers.com: Bertha Mae Franks Holcombe
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