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Thomas Alford

Case from Charlotte, NC dated Dec 29, 1997

Victim Details

Thomas Alford

December 5, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Charlotte

NC

1997-12-29

1976-06-07

21

Thomas

Alford

06/22/2026


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Do you know who murdered 21 year old Thomas Bruce Alford in 1997?
On December 29, 1997, 21-year-old Thomas Bruce Alford was shot and killed in his home located at 4240 The Plaza in Charlotte, North Carolina. Alford had been at home with two witnesses when he answered a knock at the door. After a brief conversation with the individual outside, two men attempted to rob him. During the confrontation, Alford was shot and later transported to Carolinas Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. Despite the presence of witnesses, the case remains unsolved, and no ...
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  • State v. Alford - North Carolina - Case Law - VLEX 890488081
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