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Case Description
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In the summer of 1984, a wave of terror swept across the Midwest, leaving a trail of grief and devastation. At the heart of this tragic story is Tamika Turks, a seven-year-old African American girl from Gary, Indiana. On June 18, 1984, young Tamika and her nine-year-old aunt, Annie, were walking to a candy store when their innocent outing turned into a nightmare. They were approached by Alton Coleman and his accomplice, Debra Brown, who lured the two children into a wooded area with the false pr ...Read More
Victim Details

Tamika Turks

Female

Black / African American

Gary

IN

1984-06-18

7

Tamika

Turks

12/16/2025