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Laverne Northern

Case from Chester, PA dated Jul 16, 1981

Victim Details

Laverne Northern

Female

Black / African American

Chester

PA

1981-07-16

18

Laverne

Northern

06/23/2026

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On July 16, 1981, the life of 18-year-old Laverne Northern was tragically cut short in Chester, Pennsylvania. At such a young age, with dreams yet to be fulfilled and a future ahead of her, Laverne's life was taken in an act of violence that has since left an enduring mark on her family, friends, and community. Though details surrounding her final moments remain scarce, her untimely death serves as a painful reminder of the fragility of life and the heartbreaking consequences of violence.
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    I've been following the case of Laverne Northern, and while I was revisiting some information, I cam... ...Read More
    10/09/2024
    I've been thinking a lot about the summer of '81 in Chester and how it changed so many lives. I didn... ...Read More
    09/11/2024
    I recently came across a photo of Laverne Northern from her high school days, and it really struck m... ...Read More
    07/12/2024
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