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Christopher Cole

Case from Lincoln, NE dated Apr 18, 2016

Victim Details

Christopher Cole

Male

White / Caucasian

Lincoln

NE

2016-04-18

32

Christopher

Cole

Yes

07/15/2026

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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 ...
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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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    I've been reading through the details of Christopher Coleman's case and what stan... ...Read More
    09/05/2024
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