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Rarnisha Woods

Case from Durham, NC dated Apr 11, 2009

Victim Details

Rarnisha Woods

March 28, 2022

Female

African-American / Black

Durham

NC

2009-04-11

20

Rarnisha

Woods

06/24/2026


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Case Description

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On April 11, 2009, Rarnisha Woods, aged 20, was found fatally shot inside a residence on University Drive in Durham, North Carolina. The discovery was made around 10:30 a.m., and it was later determined that she and another victim, Jamarcus Umstead, were both killed in the same incident. Despite investigations, no arrests have been made, and the case remains unsolved. The Durham police continue to seek information to bring those responsible to justice.

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  • Money? Drugs? Family claims murder victim was innocent
  • NC Wanted: 2009 double murder is unsolved - WRAL.com
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