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Yvonne Nelson

Case from Memphis, TN dated Aug 13, 2022

Victim Details

Yvonne Nelson

Female

Black / African American

Memphis

TN

2022-08-13

60

Yvonne

Nelson

07/23/2026

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In the late evening of August 13, 2022, a dispute over money in the Raleigh area of Memphis, Tennessee, tragically escalated, leading to the death of 60-year-old Dr. Yvonne Nelson. A respected community activist and educator, Nelson was a prominent figure in the Whitehaven community for over two decades, known for her relentless advocacy on various local issues.

Surveillance footage from a nearby convenience store captured the moments leading up to the fatal incident. The video showed Nel ...
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  • The Daily Beast: Expelled Tennessee Rep’s Friend Was Shot Dead—Then Set Ablaze
  • https://www.actionnews5.com: Whitehaven activist shot and killed on same day she planned a community event to reduce crime
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