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Gerald McNair

Case from Wilmington, DE dated Dec 15, 2008

Victim Details

Gerald McNair

Male

Black / African American

Wilmington

DE

2008-12-15

19

Gerald

McNair

07/21/2026

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In the winter of 2008, the life of a young Black man, 19-year-old Gerald McNair, was tragically cut short in Wilmington, Delaware. On the evening of Monday, December 15, 2008, McNair became a victim of gun violence. The sudden and violent nature of his death left his family and friends in profound grief.

Known to his loved ones by nicknames such as "G-Man," "Tommy," and "Tom Bomb," Gerald was a father to a young daughter. His death left a void in the lives of his parents, siblings, and gr ...
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  • Unsolved - 9 years ago today. Gerald Mcnair aka G-Man was...
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    It's deeply unsettling to think about how G-Man's life was cut short in such a tragic way. I've been... ...Read More
    12/18/2024
    I’ve been thinking a lot about places like the Elsmere Skating Center and how they’re supposed t... ...Read More
    07/28/2024
    I recently came across the unsolved case of Gerald "G-Man" McNair II from back in 2008 and felt comp... ...Read More
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