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Summer Whitesides Tatum

Case from Vicksburg, MS dated Nov 07, 2023

Victim Details

Summer Whitesides Tatum

Female

White / Caucasian

Vicksburg

MS

2023-11-07

28

Summer

Whitesides Tatum

Primary Suspect Deceased

07/08/2026

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In a tragic turn of events at Eagle Lake, 28-year-old Gabrielle Summer Tatum lost her life in what authorities have described as a murder-suicide. The incident unfolded on the night of November 7, 2023, in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The man responsible for her death was identified as 41-year-old Steven Junior Craft, who had a documented history of domestic violence, including previous instances against Tatum.

On the evening of the incident, Craft contacted a relative and chillingly stated hi ...
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  • The Vicksburg Post: OUR OPINION: Domestic Violence crackdown needed in Vicksburg - The Vicksburg Post
  • Magnolia State Live: Mississippi couple identified as victims of Eagle Lake murder-suicide - Magnolia State Live
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