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Rodney Lewis

Case from Richmond, VA dated Apr 29, 2014

Victim Details

Rodney Lewis

March 28, 2022

Male

Black / African American

Richmond

VA

2014-04-29

2014-04-29

50

Rodney

Lewis

07/17/2026


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In the spring of 2014, the life of 50-year-old Rodney Lewis was tragically cut short in a homicide that remains an unsolved chapter in Richmond, Virginia's history. On Tuesday, April 29, 2014, Lewis was killed in the 2800 block of Montecrest Avenue, a residential street in the city. To his friends and community, he was affectionately known as 'Shorty.' His death left a noticeable void and a lingering sense of loss for those who knew him.

Despite the passage of time, the circumstances surr ...
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  • 50-year-old man killed outside his Richmond home - WTVR.com
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    I'm really struck by the void Rodney "Shorty" Lewis' passing has left in the Richmond community. It'... ...Read More
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