Antoine Watkins

Murdered
Case Description
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Do you know who killed Antoine Manro Watkins in 2008?
On November 23, 2008, Antoine Watkins, a 27-year-old resident of Knoxville, Tennessee, was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds in what became a high-profile case involving local law enforcement. The homicide occurred during a particularly violent period in Knoxville, with Watkins' death standing out amidst several other violent incidents reported in the area around the same time.

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    Victim Details

    Antoine Watkins

    November 18, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Knoxville

    TN

    2008-11-23

    27

    Antoine

    Watkins

    No

    10/21/2024


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