LaToya Shardae Merritt

Murdered
Case Description
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On October 28, 2021, in Talladega, Alabama, 31-year-old LaToya Shardae' Merritt was found deceased in her residence on Howard Street. Authorities discovered both Merritt and 32-year-old Kavaris Lamont Oden dead in the bedroom of her trailer, each having sustained gunshot wounds.

The incident was classified as a murder-suicide, with Oden identified as the perpetrator. This tragic event underscores the pervasive issue of domestic violence, as Merritt's death was attributed to such circum ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    LaToya Shardae Merritt

    Female

    Black / African American

    Talladega

    AL

    2021-10-28

    31

    LaToya

    Shardae Merritt

    Primary Suspect Deceased

    11/25/2024

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    Does anyone know if there is a reward being offered for information leading to the arrest and convic... ...Read More
    10/02/2024
    LaToya Shardae Merritt was a Black / African American Female, 31 years old at the time of her disapp... ...Read More
    03/10/2023
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