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Wayne Rexford Franks Jr.

Case from Weaverville, NC dated Aug 08, 1960

Victim Details

Name

Wayne Rexford Franks Jr.

Gender

Male

City

Weaverville

State

NC

Date Of Death

1960-08-08

Age At Death

3

First Name

Wayne

Last Name

Rexford Franks Jr.

Last Updated

07/12/2026

Case Description

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Wayne Rexford Franks Jr., a 3-year-old boy from Weaverville, North Carolina, tragically lost his life on August 8, 1960. Wayne, along with his sister Diane Franks, brother Johnnie Franks, and grandmother Bertha Franks Holcombe, were all victims of domestic violence on that fateful day. The incident resulted in the deaths of multiple family members, leaving a lasting impact on the community.

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Newspapers.com: Bertha Mae Franks Holcombe

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Forum Posts (3)

I recently came across the case of Wayne Rexford Franks Jr. and his family from Weaverville, and it ... ...Read More
09/22/2024

I've been thinking about the community's response to the tragic events in Weaverville back in 1960. ... ...Read More
12/14/2023

Such a devastating loss for such a young life and his family. I can’t stop thinking about the impa... ...Read More
01/02/2023

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