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April Marie Kelley

Case from Colbert, GA dated Oct 06, 2024

Victim Details

April Marie Kelley

Female

Black / African American

Colbert

GA

2024-10-06

45

April

Marie Kelley

Primary Suspect Deceased

07/11/2026

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In Colbert, Georgia, a community was left in mourning after the tragic death of April Marie Kelley, a 45-year-old Black/African American woman, on October 6, 2024. The events that unfolded painted a grim picture of domestic turmoil culminating in a devastating loss.

Concerned family members were prompted to visit April's home on Brittany Point after discovering a troubling video posted on Facebook by her estranged husband, 48-year-old Ricky Kelley. Upon their arrival, they found the house ...
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  • Online Athens: Possible murder/suicide of Colbert couple under investigation
  • April Marie Kelley, age 45 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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