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Rita Uanita Farris

Death by Force
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Rita Uanita Farris, a 41-year-old woman from Jackson, Tennessee, tragically lost her life on January 12, 2021. She was fatally shot on Carruthers Drive in Jackson, and despite the immediate medical aid provided by EMS, she succumbed to her injuries. The Jackson Police Department launched an investigation into the incident, which they determined was not a random act of violence.

A significant development in the case occurred on January 13, 2021, when the police announced that a 17-year-old ...Read More
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  • WBBJ TV: UPDATE: 17-year-old girl charged in fatal shooting - WBBJ TV
  • Rita Uanita Farris, age 41 - National Gun Violence Memorial
    • Victim Details

    Rita Uanita Farris

    Female

    Black / African American

    Jackson

    TN

    2021-01-12

    41

    Rita

    Uanita Farris

    11/23/2025

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    I've been following the case of Rita Uanita Farris closely, and I can't help but feel for her family... ...Read More
    03/27/2024
    Has anyone else been following the developments in Rita Farris's case? My heart goes out to her fami... ...Read More
    02/14/2024
    Has anyone else been following the Rita Farris case? It’s absolutely devastating for her family an... ...Read More
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