Charles Semans

Murdered
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On May 26, 2014, in Camden-Wyoming, Delaware, 84-year-old Charles William "Shortie" Semans was fatally shot by his 17-year-old grandson, John Rash. The incident occurred during an argument between the two at their residence, when Rash retrieved a shotgun and shot Semans in the stomach.

Semans was transported to Christiana Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries on May 29, 2014, surrounded by his family. An autopsy confirmed that his death resulted from the gunshot wound.
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    Victim Details

    Charles Semans

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Camden

    DE

    2014-05-26

    84

    Charles

    Semans

    Yes

    11/30/2024

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    Has anyone come across any cameras that may have captured Charles' last known location? Any informat... ...Read More
    08/11/2023
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