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On a cold January night in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the life of 29-year-old Janese Jackson Talton was tragically cut short. In the early morning hours of January 22, 2016, Talton, a Black mother of three, was at Cliff's Bar & Grill in the Homewood neighborhood. While at the bar, she was approached by 41-year-old Charles McKinney. He made advances towards her, which she rejected.

Witnesses reported that after Talton left the bar, McKinney followed her outside. He approached her again, and ...Read More

Victim Details

Janese Jackson Talton

Female

Black / African American

Pittsburgh

PA

2016-01-22

29

Janese

Jackson Talton

05/14/2026