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Rita Williams

Case from Saint-louis, MO dated Feb 01, 2025

Victim Details

Rita Williams

Female

Black / African American

Saint-louis

MO

2025-02-01

36

Rita

Williams

07/21/2026

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A trip with friends on a Saturday afternoon in St. Louis turned tragic for Rita Williams, a 36-year-old mother of four. On February 1, 2025, Williams was riding in a car with her longtime friend and roommate, Bessie Thomas, and a third individual. An argument broke out between Williams, who was in the front passenger seat, and Thomas, who was seated in the back.

The verbal dispute escalated into a physical confrontation. As Williams turned to face the backseat, Thomas produced a gun and s ...
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  • https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/police-investigating-two-fatal-weekend-shootings-in-st-louis/
  • https://www.firstalert4.com: Woman charged with killing long-time friend during in-car argument in St. Louis
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