Marlin Dontae Yelder

Murdered
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On February 15, 2024, the body of 37-year-old Marlin Dontae Yelder was discovered in Birmingham's Inglenook neighborhood. At approximately 10:17 a.m., a local resident collecting items noticed a decomposed body lying face down on a pile of trash along the roadside in the 4200 block of 48th Avenue North. The resident alerted authorities, and upon arrival, Birmingham police officers and Birmingham Fire and Rescue personnel pronounced Yelder deceased at the scene.

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    Victim Details

    Marlin Dontae Yelder

    Male

    Birmingham

    AL

    2024-02-15

    37

    Marlin

    Dontae Yelder

    11/18/2024

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    Is there going to be a memorial for Marlin? I think it would be a nice way to honor his memory and p... ...Read More
    04/23/2024
    This is a tragic announcement regarding the murder of Marlin Dontae Yelder in Birmingham, AL on Feb ... ...Read More
    04/22/2024
    Are there any cameras in the area that may have captured Marlin's last known location? Any informati... ...Read More
    02/18/2024
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