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Richard Thomas

Case from Memphis, TN dated Mar 13, 2016

Victim Details

Richard Thomas

Male

Black / African American

Memphis

TN

2016-03-13

45

Richard

Thomas

07/04/2026

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On March 13, 2016, in Memphis, Tennessee, the life of 45-year-old Richard Thomas, an African American male, was tragically cut short. His death was the result of gun violence, an event that would soon unravel a story of domestic strife.

In the aftermath of the shooting, details emerged that painted a grim picture of his final moments. An argument with his girlfriend escalated to a fatal confrontation. The woman, who was 60 years old at the time, later admitted to law enforcement that she ...
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  • WREG.com: Police: Woman admits to killing boyfriend after a fight
  • 60-year-old charged with killing 45-year-old boyfriend
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