Elantheus Deshawn Prince

Murdered
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On May 6, 2017, 21-year-old Elantheus Deshawn Prince, known to friends as "Spida," was fatally shot in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The incident occurred around 2:05 a.m. at University Manor Apartments, where Prince was staying with his girlfriend. An altercation arose when 40-year-old Tamir Sabree Melvin, who shared the apartment with Prince's girlfriend, confronted Prince about his presence. During the confrontation, Melvin, armed with a gun, fired at Prince, resulting in his death. Prince's girlfrien ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Elantheus Deshawn Prince

    Male

    Black / African American

    Tuscaloosa

    AL

    2017-05-06

    21

    Elantheus

    Deshawn Prince

    Yes

    11/22/2024

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    Is there a memorial planned for Elantheus? I think it would be a nice way to honor his memory and sh... ...Read More
    10/09/2023
    I'm surprised by the lack of media coverage surrounding the case of Elantheus. This is a serious mat... ...Read More
    03/04/2023
    Does anyone know if Elantheus Deshawn Prince's case is listed in the Namus database?... ...Read More
    02/05/2023
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