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Dy-Keshia Franklin

Death by Force
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Dy-Keshia Franklin, a 34-year-old woman from Nashville, Tennessee, tragically passed away on January 24, 2017. She was found deceased in her home in the 2900 block of Ironwood Drive, alongside her live-in boyfriend, Odell Collins, who was also found dead. The incident was determined to be a murder-suicide. Collins, aged 43, shot Franklin before taking his own life. Franklin's 15-year-old daughter discovered the bodies and alerted authorities.

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  • Police: Man killed live-in girlfriend in murder-suicide
  • Dy-Keshia Franklin, age 34 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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    Victim Details

    Dy-Keshia Franklin

    Female

    Nashville

    TN

    2017-01-24

    34

    Dy-Keshia

    Franklin

    12/04/2025

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    I came across this case and it truly lingers in my mind, especially when I think about Dy-Keshia Fra... ...Read More
    12/20/2024
    Has anyone else been thinking about the impact on Dy-Keshia Franklin's daughter after this unimagina... ...Read More
    12/04/2024
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    11/02/2023
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