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Christian Callins

Death by Force
Case Description
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On November 23, 2008, 24-year-old Christian Callins was fatally shot during a robbery attempt in Birmingham, Alabama. The incident was part of a series of violent crimes in the area between 2008 and 2009. Callins' death was linked to a gang led by Martez Seay, who admitted to multiple homicides during that period.

Following Callins' murder, his accomplice, 27-year-old Gregory Shelton Jr., was also killed. These events were part of a broader crime spree orchestrated by Seay and his assoc ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Christian Callins

    Male

    Black / African American

    Birmingham

    AL

    2008-11-23

    24

    Christian

    Callins

    Yes

    11/13/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
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    10/31/2023
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    05/03/2023
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