Cemario Dotson

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Case Description    (Solved)
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On March 3, 2008, the body of 4-year-old Cemario Dotson was found in what would later be known as the Lester Street Massacre, one of the most horrific crimes in Memphis history. Cemario, along with five other victims, including his 2-year-old brother Cecil Dotson Jr. and several adults, was murdered in a brutal attack inside their home. The perpetrator of these murders was Jessie Dotson, the children's uncle and the brother of their father, Cecil Dotson Sr. The attack took place after an argumen ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Cemario Dotson

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Memphis

    TN

    2008-03-03

    4

    Cemario

    Dotson

    Yes

    10/21/2024


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