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Lisa Peoples

Death by Force
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Lisa Peoples, a 27-year-old African American woman, tragically lost her life on April 3, 2017, in Memphis, Tennessee. On that fateful evening, Lisa was found in the yard of her home in the Fox Meadows neighborhood, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The incident occurred just hours after she had obtained an order of protection against her husband, Mario Scales. Despite her efforts to seek safety, Lisa's life was cut short in a violent act that shocked the community.

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    Victim Details

    Lisa Peoples

    Female

    Black / African American

    Memphis

    TN

    2017-04-03

    27

    Lisa

    Peoples

    11/21/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    Did anyone else notice the eerie timing of everything leading up to Lisa's tragic murder? It’s lik... ...Read More
    02/27/2024
    I've been following the heartbreaking news about Lisa Peoples and keep returning to the role protect... ...Read More
    02/13/2024
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