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Vi Lawhorn

Case from Chattanooga, TN dated Apr 08, 2018

Victim Details

Vi Lawhorn

Female

White / Caucasian

Chattanooga

TN

2018-04-08

54

Vi

Lawhorn

07/16/2026

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In the quiet community of East Ridge, Tennessee, just outside of Chattanooga, the life of 54-year-old Vi Ella Lawhorn came to a tragic and unexpected end on April 8, 2018. A woman known for her love of music, dancing, and cherished annual trips with her friends, she was a beloved mother and friend whose vibrant spirit was a light to those who knew her. Neighbors recalled her as a sweetheart, often seen tending to the flowers in her yard, a picture of tranquil domesticity that belied the horrific ...
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  • timesfreepress.com: Suspect in East Ridge double homicide was a UnifiEd volunteer [gallery]
  • timesfreepress.com: Police identify second victim in East Ridge double homicide
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    I've been thinking a lot about Vi Lawhorn’s yearly "Girls Florida Trip" that she took with her fri... ...Read More
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    I'm still trying to wrap my head around the tragic events surrounding Vi Lawhorn’s death. Having r... ...Read More
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    I'm struggling to wrap my head around the devastating loss of Vi Lawhorn. By all accounts, she seeme... ...Read More
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