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Janine Lily

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the spring of 2020, a tragedy unfolded in a Phoenix, Arizona apartment complex that claimed the life of Janine Lily, a 36-year-old Black / African American woman. On the evening of May 6th, the sound of a gunshot shattered the peace near 19th and Glendale avenues, prompting a swift police response. Officers arriving at the scene witnessed a harrowing sight as Janine emerged from an apartment, suffering from a gunshot wound.

Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital, the severity of her ...Read More
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  • Arizona Daily Sun: Police: 2 dead from shootings in apartment; cops rescue kids
  • 12news.com: 2 dead in apparent murder-suicide at Phoenix apartment complex
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    Victim Details

    Janine Lily

    Female

    Black / African American

    Phoenix

    AZ

    2020-05-06

    36

    Janine

    Lily

    Primary Suspect Deceased

    11/27/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I've been following the case of Janine Lily and Johnny Watson, and there's been something that's bee... ...Read More
    04/14/2024
    Has anyone else looked into the background of Johnny Watson? I'm trying to understand what could hav... ...Read More
    09/08/2023
    It's been a few years since we lost Janine Lily in that tragic incident in Phoenix, but her memory s... ...Read More
    02/18/2023
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