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Anako Lumumba

Case from South Burlington, VT dated May 03, 2018

Victim Details

Anako Lumumba

Female

Black / African American

South Burlington

VT

2018-05-03

33

Anako

Lumumba

Yes

07/10/2026

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Anako Lumumba, a 33-year-old Black/African American woman, was found deceased in her South Burlington, Vermont, home on May 3, 2018. A nurse and mother of two, she had died from a gunshot wound to the head. The investigation into her death quickly focused on her boyfriend, Leroy Headley. Authorities were alerted to the situation by two pivotal phone calls. One came from a relative of Headley in Falmouth, Massachusetts, who informed police that Headley had told family members he had killed his gi ...
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  • South Burlington woman shot to death; suspect on the run
  • South Burlington homicide victim Anako 'Annette' Lumumba laid to rest
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    Does anyone else think about the lasting impact this case has on Anako Lumumba's children? It’s ab... ...Read More
    06/25/2024
    Anyone else been diving into Leroy Headley's past while following this case? I'm curious about his b... ...Read More
    01/08/2024
    Such a tragic story. Has anyone else been following the aftermath of Leroy Headley's sentencing? I r... ...Read More
    08/25/2023
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