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Ivarene Lett, a 97-year-old resident of Oakland, was found beaten to death in her sixth-floor apartment in the Van Buren Tower on May 11, 2009. This incident marked her as Oakland's oldest homicide victim ever recorded. Lett, who was known for her vibrant lifestyle despite her age, was an active member of the community. She continued to drive her vintage Chevy and attended weekly dance classes even in her late nineties. Her violent death shocked the community, particularly as it occurred in what ...Read More
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Ivarene Lett
March 28, 2022
Female
African-American / Black
Oakland
CA
2009-05-11
97
Ivarene
Lett
12/04/2025
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Forum Posts (3)
It's so distressing to think about the vulnerability of our elderly community members, especially co... ...Read More
11/20/2024
11/20/2024
I’ve been thinking a lot about Ivarene Lett’s case lately, and I wanted to focus on how it has i... ...Read More
11/02/2024
11/02/2024
Has anyone else been thinking about how tight-knit and vibrant Ms. Lett was in her community? It's s... ...Read More
10/06/2024
10/06/2024
