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On August 11, 2008, 17-year-old LaWanda Eileen Russell of Birmingham, Alabama, tragically lost her life to gun violence. A dedicated member of the Rising Star AME Zion Church in Powderly, LaWanda actively participated in the youth choir and praise dance team. She was also a student at Wenonah High School, where she was known for her vibrant personality and positive influence on her peers.
LaWanda's untimely death was a significant loss to her family and community. She is survived by her ...Read More
LaWanda's untimely death was a significant loss to her family and community. She is survived by her ...Read More
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LaWanda Russell
Female
Black / African American
Birmingham
AL
2008-08-11
17
LaWanda
Russell
11/22/2025
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I've been thinking a lot about LaWanda Eileen Russell's case lately, and it's got me wondering about... ...Read More
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I just came across the tragic case of LaWanda Eileen Russell, and it truly struck a chord with me. L... ...Read More
05/28/2023
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I've been thinking about LaWanda's involvement in the Rising Star AME Zion Church and how much her p... ...Read More
02/06/2023
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