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Sam McLaurin Jr.

Death by Force
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Sam McLaurin Jr., a 53-year-old African American male from Lima, Ohio, tragically passed away on November 30, 2021. He was born on July 30, 1968, in Detroit, Michigan, and was the son of Sam and Charlene McLaurin, Sr. His father had predeceased him, but his mother survived him in Lima, Ohio. Sam McLaurin Jr. left behind a loving family, including two sons, Jordan Schimpf and Taron McLaurin, a daughter named Santana Bean, four grandchildren, three brothers, and five sisters.

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  • gofundme.com: Sam E. McLaurin Funeral Fundraiser, organized by LaTara McLaurin
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    Victim Details

    Sam McLaurin Jr.

    Male

    Black / African American

    Lima

    OH

    2021-11-30

    53

    Sam

    McLaurin Jr.

    11/21/2025

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