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Marissa Williams

Case from Memphis, TN dated Mar 03, 2008

Victim Details

Marissa Williams

March 28, 2022

Female

Black / African American

Memphis

TN

2008-03-03

2008-03-03

27

Marissa

Williams

Yes

07/27/2026


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In the city of Memphis, Tennessee, a horrific and tragic event unfolded on March 2, 2008, forever altering the lives of several families. Among the victims was Marissa Rene Williams, a 27-year-old African American woman. The incident, which would come to be known as the Lester Street Massacre, took place at the home of her boyfriend, Cecil Dotson.

On that fateful day, an argument erupted between Cecil and his brother, Jessie L. Dotson, who had recently been released from prison. The dispu ...
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    I've been thinking a lot about Marissa Williams and the impact her loss has likely had on those who ... ...Read More
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