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Andrew Drew Rainer

Case from Memphis, TN dated Oct 03, 2021

Victim Details

Andrew “Drew” Rainer

Male

White / Caucasian

Memphis

TN

2021-10-03

22

Andrew

Drew Rainer

06/27/2026

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In the early morning hours of October 3, 2021, a tragic event unfolded in a Memphis, Tennessee, home that claimed the life of 22-year-old Andrew 'Drew' Rainer. A senior at Rhodes College, Rainer, a White male, was with his girlfriend and other students when multiple armed individuals forcibly entered the residence. The intruders, with their faces covered, demanded electronics and other valuables from the terrified students, instructing them to keep their heads down.

The situation escalate ...
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  • https://www.actionnews5.com: Investigators release affidavit detailing home invasion, murder of Rhodes College student
  • https://www.actionnews5.com: Marshals task force captures suspect in Rhodes College student’s murder
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    I've been following the Rainer case closely, and something that's really stuck wi... ...Read More
    09/19/2024
    I’ve been thinking a lot about the bravery Drew showed in his final moments. It’s hard to imagin... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else looked into the potential link between this case and other recent home invasions in ... ...Read More
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