Jakia Lanier

Murdered
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Jakia De'ceontae Lanier, a 36-year-old resident of Savannah, Georgia, passed away early Sunday morning on May 26, 2024. Her death was the result of a shooting incident that occurred in the 500 block of Emerald Drive in Savannah.

The incident happened while Jakia and her fiance, Willie Roberson, were asleep in their home. A single bullet came through the window and hit the headboard, prompting Willie to jump up and grab their baby. Upon realizing Jakia had been hit, Willie turned on the ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Jakia Lanier

    Female

    Black / African American

    Savannah

    GA

    2024-05-26

    36

    Jakia

    Lanier

    12/08/2024

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