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Monica Joy Karen Lynne

Death by Force
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A bright and bubbly 14-year-old Black / African American girl, Monica Joy Karen Lynne Holley, was tragically killed on October 4, 2023, in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Remembered by her family as a natural comedian with a joyful laugh, Monica was an energetic teenager with a wide range of interests that included volleyball, track, and musical theater. She had recently joined the track team at Highland Park Middle School, where she was an eighth-grade student. Described as a kind and friendly person wi ...Read More
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  • St. Paul 8th grader killed in shooting remembered as vibant, joyful
  • Remembrances of Monica, 8th grader fatally shot in St. Paul: She had a life ‘full of potential,’ ‘infectious smile’
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    Victim Details

    Monica Joy Karen Lynne

    Female

    Black / African American

    Saint Paul

    MN

    2023-10-04

    14

    Monica

    Joy Karen Lynne

    11/09/2025

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    I've been following the heartbreaking case of Monica Holley, the young girl who was tragically kille... ...Read More
    08/12/2024
    I just can't stop thinking about Monica’s friends and how they must be feeling right now. Losing a... ...Read More
    06/17/2024
    Hey everyone,
    I've been following the case of Monica Holley over the past few weeks, and I can't ... ...Read More
    01/31/2024
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