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Michael Draper

Case from Memphis, TN dated Jan 17, 2018

Victim Details

Michael Draper

Male

Memphis

TN

2018-01-17

30

Michael

Draper

07/20/2026

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In the winter of 2018, the life of 30-year-old Michael Draper was tragically cut short in a violent encounter in Memphis, Tennessee. On the evening of January 17th, Draper was brutally attacked and sustained fatal gunshot wounds. The incident prompted an intensive investigation by the Memphis Police Department, leading to a manhunt for the individual responsible for his death.

The search for the suspect continued for several weeks. Law enforcement officials identified a person of interest ...
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  • Michael Draper Obituary - Memphis, TN | The Commercial Appeal
  • The Commercial Appeal: Police chase down man suspected in Jan. 17 homicide
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