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Tavarus Cole

Case from Memphis, TN dated Aug 07, 2017

Victim Details

Tavarus Cole

March 28, 2022

Male

Black / African American

Memphis

TN

2017-08-07

2017-08-07

20

Tavarus

Cole

07/06/2026


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In the summer of 2017, the life of a young Black man named Tavarus Cole was cut short in Memphis, Tennessee. On August 7th, the 20-year-old was killed, becoming another victim of the city's ongoing struggle with violent crime. His death left a void in the lives of those who knew him and added another name to a list of cases awaiting resolution.

The circumstances surrounding Tavarus Cole's death remain shrouded in mystery as the case has grown cold over the years. Despite the efforts of th ...
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  • Man shot, killed at apartment complex in Whitehaven - Action News 5
  • Memphis police identify 3 homicide victims - The Commercial Appeal

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