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Leslie Sharkey

Case from Detroit, OH dated Dec 25, 1988

Victim Details

Leslie Joan Sharkey

Female

Detroit

OH

1988-12-25

42

Leslie

Sharkey

07/13/2026

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Leslie Joan Sharkey, a 42-year-old African American woman, tragically lost her life on December 25, 1988, in Detroit, Ohio. The details surrounding her passing remain scarce, leaving behind a veil of mystery and a profound sense of loss for those who knew and loved her. On what should have been a day of joy and celebration, the stark reality of violence turned Christmas into a time of mourning for Leslie's family and community.

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