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Carolyn Thomas

Death by Force
Case Description
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Carolyn Thomas, a 48-year-old African American woman, tragically lost her life on July 3, 2018, in Memphis, Tennessee. The incident occurred at Brenda’s Rhythm & Blues Club on Walker Avenue, a popular local nightspot. Witnesses reported that an altercation broke out between Carolyn Thomas and Ricky Hunter, a 59-year-old man. The confrontation escalated when Hunter punched Thomas in the face, causing her to fall. In response, Thomas threw a beer bottle at Hunter, but missed. Hunter then pulled ...Read More
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  • The Commercial Appeal: Police: Man laughed after fatally shooting woman at South Memphis club
  • WREG.com: Man allegedly laughs as woman dies at South Memphis music spot
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    Victim Details

    Carolyn Thomas

    Female

    Black / African American

    Memphis

    TN

    2018-07-03

    48

    Carolyn

    Thomas

    11/29/2025

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    Has anyone else been following the Carolyn Thomas case? I’ve been thinking about the horrific even... ...Read More
    02/07/2025
    Does anyone else find it deeply unsettling how gun violence seems to escalate situations that might ... ...Read More
    01/08/2025
    I’ve been thinking a lot about Carolyn Thomas and the incident at Brenda’s. What really bothers ... ...Read More
    02/28/2023
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