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Khmorra Helton

Case from Dayton, OH dated May 18, 2017

Victim Details

Khmorra Helton

Female

Black / African American

Dayton

OH

2017-05-18

8

Khmorra

Helton

06/24/2026

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On May 18, 2017, Khmorra Helton, an 8-year-old girl from Dayton, Ohio, tragically died after being shot in the head by her mother, Claudena Helton. Khmorra's younger brother, Kaiden Helton, aged 6, also succumbed to his injuries a few days later. The siblings were critically injured at their home on Lori Sue Avenue and were later pronounced dead at Dayton Children's Hospital.

Following the incident, Claudena Helton was arrested and charged with two counts of attempted murder and four coun ...
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