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Anthony Edward Lett

Case from Birmingham, AL dated Jan 13, 2008

Victim Details

Anthony Edward Lett

Male

Birmingham

AL

2008-01-13

36

Anthony

Edward Lett

Yes

07/12/2026

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On a chaotic evening in Birmingham, Alabama, a dispute at an illegal drag race turned deadly, claiming the life of one of its organizers, Anthony Edward Lett. The 36-year-old man was fatally shot on January 13, 2008, amidst a confrontation that erupted following the death of another individual, Lonnie King, at the same event held on Republic Boulevard near Avenue W in the Pratt community. At the time of the shooting, Lett was in possession of $20,000 in purse money from the race.

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  • al: Trial witnesses: Huntsville man shot and killed after argument over purse money for Birmingham illegal street race
  • List of Birmingham homicides in 2008 - Bhamwiki
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