Deontae Edwards

Murdered
Case Description
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On January 6, 2018, 19-year-old Deontae' Edwards, a resident of Montgomery, Alabama, tragically lost his life to gun violence. He was one of two victims in a double homicide that also claimed the life of 26-year-old Ojay Baker. The incident occurred during a robbery attempt, leading to their untimely deaths.

In the aftermath, Montgomery police arrested 18-year-old Kevonta Brown, charging him with two counts of felony murder. Authorities stated that Brown, Edwards, and Baker were involve ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Deontae Edwards

    Male

    Black / African American

    Montgomery

    AL

    2018-01-06

    19

    Deontae

    Edwards

    Yes

    11/22/2024

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    12/07/2023
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