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Justin Kaleb Reed

Case from Citronelle, AL dated Aug 20, 2016

Victim Details

Justin Kaleb Reed

Male

White / Caucasian

Citronelle

AL

2016-08-20

Yes

23

Justin

Kaleb Reed

07/13/2026

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In the quiet, rural community of Citronelle, Alabama, a horrific act of violence unfolded on August 20, 2016, claiming the life of 23-year-old Justin Kaleb Reed and four other individuals. The tragedy took place at a private residence where a woman, Laneta Lester, had sought refuge from her abusive and estranged boyfriend, Derrick Ryan Dearman.

In the early morning hours, Dearman, fueled by methamphetamine, broke into the home where Lester was staying with her brother, Joseph Adam Turner, ...
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  • WKRG: Names Released of Five People “Gruesomely” Murdered in Citronelle, Including Pregnant Woman
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