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Kayla Mendenhall

Death by Force
Case Description
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Kayla Mendenhall, a 12-year-old girl from Leeds, Alabama, was tragically found dead on April 30, 2017, in what authorities later confirmed as a homicide. Her death shocked the tight-knit community, as Kayla was described as a bright, energetic child with a promising future. Her sudden and violent death raised numerous questions and left her family and friends in a state of disbelief.

Kayla’s body was discovered in a wooded area near her home, where she had been reported missing the da ...Read More
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  • AL.com: 12-year-old girl shot, killed in apparent accident during family gathering in Leeds
  • Coroner: 12-year-old Leeds student killed in accidental shooting
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    Victim Details

    Kayla Mendenhall

    Female

    Black / African American

    Leeds

    AL

    2017-04-30

    12

    Kayla

    Mendenhall

    11/09/2025

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    11/06/2024
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