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Tamara Cornelius

Case from King-of-prussia, PA dated Apr 08, 2022

Victim Details

Tamara Cornelius

Female

Black / African American

King-of-prussia

PA

2022-04-08

31

Tamara

Cornelius

07/05/2026

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In early 2022, Tamara Cornelius, a 31-year-old mother of three, was attempting to end a tumultuous relationship with her ex-boyfriend, Rafiq Thompson. The situation escalated when Cornelius informed Thompson that she was pregnant with his child. In the days leading up to her death, Thompson sent her a barrage of text messages and phone calls, which largely went unanswered. On the evening of April 8, 2022, Cornelius agreed to meet Thompson for dinner at a Cheesecake Factory in the King of Prussia ...
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  • FOX 29 News Philadelphia: 'A heinous killing': Philadelphia man shot pregnant mother of 3 to death at Pennsylvania gas station, DA says
  • Adams Daily Voice: Reward Offered For Philly Gunman Who Killed Ex-GF Pumping Gas On Loose In PA: DA
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