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Carrie Watkins

Case from Durham, NC dated Jul 18, 2008

Victim Details

Carrie Watkins

December 23, 2022

Female

African-American / Black

Durham

NC

2008-07-18

23

Carrie

Watkins

07/02/2026


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On July 18, 2008, 23-year-old Carrie "Nook" Denise Watkins was tragically killed in a drive-by shooting in Durham, North Carolina. The incident occurred just before 11 p.m. while Watkins was standing outside 503 Bruce Street, near Angier Avenue. After being shot, she was rushed to Duke University Hospital, where she was pronounced dead shortly after her arrival.

The shooting has remained unsolved for years, with no suspects arrested or identified. Investigators believe it may have been ...
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    I’ve been thinking about Carrie "Nook" Denise Watkins’ case lately, and something that strikes m... ...Read More
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    I’ve been following Carrie Watkins' case for some time, and something that keeps gnawing at me is ... ...Read More
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    I've been thinking a lot about the case of Carrie "Nook" Denise Watkins, and I can't help but feel a... ...Read More
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