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Carla Carrington

Case from Chester, PA dated Aug 17, 1988

Victim Details

Carla J. Carrington

Female

Black / African American

Chester

PA

1988-08-17

17

Carla

Carrington

07/08/2026

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On a tragic evening in Chester, Pennsylvania, the life of a promising young woman was cut short by senseless violence. Carla J. Carrington, a 17-year-old African American female, was a beacon of potential in her community. An honor student and high school cheerleader, she was known for her radiant smile and bright future. On August 17, 1988, Carla found herself in the wrong place at the wrong time, an innocent bystander at a field where a dispute between rival groups was scheduled to take place. ...
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