Samantha Cothran

Murdered
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Samantha Cothran, a 23-year-old woman from Buffalo, New York, was tragically shot and killed on May 13, 2012, during a house party. The incident occurred just hours after a Mother's Day celebration, as she and her sister were leaving the gathering on Minnesota Avenue when gunfire erupted. Samantha had recently celebrated her birthday and was about to start a new job as a pharmacist. Her mother, Melissa Bosley, recounted the devastating moment she learned of her daughter's death, describing the s ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Samantha Cothran

    March 6, 2023

    Female

    African-American / Black

    Buffalo

    NY

    2012-05-13

    23

    Samantha

    Cothran

    12/15/2024


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    Does anyone know if Samantha has any known enemies? Just curious to see if there are any possible mo... ...Read More
    03/11/2024
    Has anyone heard of any recent updates on the case? I've been following it closely and am curious to... ...Read More
    08/30/2023
    Has anyone heard if there will be a candlelight vigil for Samantha? I think it would be a beautiful ... ...Read More
    01/25/2023
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