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Mariyah Ezell

Death by Force
Case Description
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On May 12, 2023, 14-year-old Mariyah Tishauna Ezell was found deceased from multiple gunshot wounds in Ridgeville, South Carolina. Her body was discovered around 6:50 a.m. near the intersection of Highway 27 and Timothy Lane. Emergency responders pronounced her dead at the scene.

In the subsequent investigation, authorities arrested four individuals in connection with Mariyah's death. The suspects included 18-year-old Drayton Tarvarus Smalls from Summerville, 19-year-old Sabin Alexander ...Read More
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  • WCIV: DCSO: Four arrested in connection with homicide of 14-year-old-girl
  • https://www.live5news.com: Coroner identifies 14-year-old found shot in Dorchester Co.
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    Victim Details

    Mariyah Ezell

    Female

    Black / African American

    Ridgeville

    SC

    2023-05-12

    14

    Mariyah

    Ezell

    11/11/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I've been thinking a lot about the role of bystanders in these tragic situations. The affidavits men... ...Read More
    07/07/2024
    Have any of you guys heard about the background of the suspects in Mariyah's case? It's chilling to ... ...Read More
    09/10/2023
    I’ve been reading through the updates on Mariyah Tishauna Ezell’s tragic death, and my heart rea... ...Read More
    08/07/2023
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