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Janaya Swain

Case from Akron, OH dated Feb 16, 2018

Victim Details

Janaya Swain

Female

Black / African American

Akron

OH

2018-02-16

4

Janaya

Swain

06/25/2026

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Janaya Swain, a 4-year-old girl from Akron, Ohio, tragically lost her life on February 16, 2018. Janaya was born on November 25, 2013, to her parents, Denzha Swain and Jermaine Bailey Jr. She was a bright and beloved child who attended ABC Clubhouse Academy and left behind a loving family, including her mother, father, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

The circumstances surrounding Janaya's death were heart-wrenching. On the night of her death, Janaya was sitting in a ca ...
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  • cleveland.com: Officials identify 4-year-old shot and killed in Akron, warrants issued for man accused in shooting
  • https://www.ohio.com/akron/news/4-year-old-akron-girl-fatally-shot-during-apparent-domestic-dispute
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