Luther Sweet Murdered in Oakland, California age 29

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On March 4, 2008, 29-year-old Luther Sweet was shot and killed in Oakland, California. His death occurred during a period when Oakland was struggling with high levels of gun violence. Sweet's homicide added to the growing number of violent deaths in the city, as 2008 saw 115 homicides overall, reflecting ongoing challenges with crime and safety in the area.

The specifics surrounding Sweet's murder, including potential suspects or motive, were not widely reported at the time, and the cas ...Read More

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name

Luther Sweet

Case Added

March 28, 2022

gender

Male

race

African-American / Black

city

Oakland

state

CA

Date Found

2008-03-04

Age at Death

29

First Name

Luther

Last Name

Sweet

Last Updated

10/13/2024

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