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On a tragic evening in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on May 10, 2023, the life of 17-year-old Cristian "C.J." Upah, a White/Caucasian male, was cut short. A junior at Linn-Mar High School, he was known for his kind heart, especially towards younger kids and animals. That night, what began as a planned sale of vape cartridges ended in a fatal encounter. Upah, accompanied by his 19-year-old girlfriend, Mia Updegraff, had arranged to meet an acquaintance from school in the 3500 block of Oakland Road NE. The ...Read More
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Cristian CJ Upah
Male
White / Caucasian
Cedar Rapids
IA
2023-05-10
17
Cristian
CJ Upah
Yes
11/05/2025
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I can't stop thinking about the broader issue here. It’s just devastating to see how easily and qu... ...Read More
08/02/2024
08/02/2024
I couldn't stop thinking about the role social media played in this tragic incident with Cristian "C... ...Read More
10/20/2023
10/20/2023
