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April Vancleave

Case from Arlington, TX dated Dec 15, 2016

Victim Details

Name

April Vancleave

Gender

Female

Race

White / Caucasian

City

Arlington

State

Date Of Death

2016-12-15

Age At Death

First Name

April

Last Name

Vancleave

Last Updated

07/22/2026

Case Description

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April Vancleave, a 33-year-old woman from Arlington, Texas, was tragically murdered on December 15, 2016. She was killed while trying to raise money to buy Christmas presents for her 6-year-old daughter by selling jewelry she had listed online. Vancleave and her husband agreed to meet potential buyers at a Target store, thinking it would be safe in a busy public place. However, the supposed buyers never showed up, and Vancleave's husband dropped her off at home before heading to work.

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star-telegram: Mom of slain Arlington woman: ‘I don’t even feel like having Christmas’

star-telegram: Woman killed in Arlington was trying to sell jewelry for Christmas money

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April Vancleave

Case from Arlington, TX dated Dec 15, 2016

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