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Darlene Little

Case from Opelika, AL dated Jun 10, 2017

Victim Details

Darlene Little

Female

Black / African American

Opelika

AL

2017-06-10

35

Darlene

Little

Yes

07/03/2026

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In the summer of 2017, the life of 35-year-old Darlene Little was tragically cut short in Opelika, Alabama. On the evening of Saturday, June 10th, violence erupted on Toomer Street, leaving Little with a fatal gunshot wound. The incident prompted an investigation by the Opelika Police Department, who soon began searching for those responsible for the city's third homicide of the year.

Within days, authorities made a significant breakthrough in the case. On Monday, June 12, 2017, a suspect ...
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  • Opelika woman's death ruled homicide; suspect jailed on $150k bond
  • Man convicted of girlfriend's 2017 murder on Toomer St. in Opelika
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