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Selemawi Tewolde

Case from Houston, TX dated Oct 05, 1997

Victim Details

Selemawi Tewolde

Male

Houston

TX

1997-10-05

Selemawi

Tewolde

07/18/2026

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Selemawi Tewolde, a male of Ethiopian ethnicity, tragically lost his life on October 5, 1997, in Houston, Texas. He was fatally shot by Franklin DeWayne Alix in an apartment parking lot. Alix was later identified as the suspect responsible for Tewolde's death.

Following the murder, Alix continued his crime spree, committing additional robberies and assaults. On October 13, 1997, he robbed a man at gunpoint in an apartment parking lot, and on November 30, 1997, he robbed another man and lo ...
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  • Franklin DeWayne Alix - Wikipedia
  • Franklin DeWayne Alix: A Life of Crime and Consequences - Medium
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    I’ve been reading up on the tragic death of Selemawi Tewolde, and my heart goes out to his family ... ...Read More
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