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Janetta Harris

Case from Detroit, MI dated Dec 04, 2012

Victim Details

Janetta Harris

March 28, 2022

Female

Black / African American

Detroit

MI

2012-12-04

2012-12-04

22

Janetta

Harris

07/22/2026


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On a cold December evening in Detroit, Michigan, the life of 22-year-old Janetta Harris was tragically cut short in a violent quadruple homicide. On December 4, 2012, Harris, along with Jason Koester, 28, Dyrelle Davis, 34, and 16-year-old Shawn Bender, were found shot to death inside a home on Tacoma Street on the city's east side. The discovery was made around 9:15 p.m. by Koester's girlfriend, who returned to the house after having gone out to get food.

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  • Victims of quadruple homicide in Detroit identified - MLive.com
  • Justice elusive for 4 killed in Detroit home - MLive.com
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    I’ve been following the Tacoma Four case for a while, and I can’t help but think about Netta Boo... ...Read More
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    It’s been a tough decade for the families of the Tacoma Four, and my heart goes out to them, espec... ...Read More
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