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Christopher Cole

Death by Force
Case Description
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Christopher Coleman, a 32-year-old resident of Lincoln, Nebraska, tragically lost his life on April 18, 2016, in a fatal shooting incident. The circumstances surrounding his death were violent and unexpected, as he was killed when an intruder burst into his home.

The perpetrator of this crime was identified as Markel Steele, who was 17 years old at the time of the incident. Despite his young age, Steele was tried and convicted for the murder of Christopher Coleman. On August 4, 2017, Stee ...Read More
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  • JournalStar.com: Woman accused of giving false information on fatal shooting
  • JournalStar.com: Police believe shooting was drug-related; Children heard gunshots, found father dead
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    Victim Details

    Christopher Cole

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Lincoln

    NE

    2016-04-18

    32

    Christopher

    Cole

    Yes

    11/25/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Hello everyone,
    I've been reading through the details of Christopher Coleman's case and what stan... ...Read More
    09/05/2024
    Was anyone else struck by how long it took for Markel Steele's trial to conclude? Justice often feel... ...Read More
    05/29/2024
    I was reading through some articles about the tragic case of Christopher Coleman, and it really stru... ...Read More
    11/06/2023
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