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In the early hours of October 8, 2022, the life of 19-year-old Jakeya Hampton was tragically cut short in West Memphis, Arkansas. A young woman remembered by her sister as someone who didn't bother anyone, Hampton was a cosmetologist with a promising future. Her relationship with her boyfriend of nearly a year, Elijah Singleton, had become troubled, and she was in the process of ending it. This attempt to move on would unfortunately lead to a fatal encounter.
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Jakeya Hampton
Female
Black / African American
West Memphis
AR
2022-10-08
19
Jakeya
Hampton
Yes
11/13/2025
Forum Posts (2)
Hey everyone,
I've been thinking about the community's response to Jakeya Hampton's tragic murder... ...Read More
09/08/2024
I've been thinking about the community's response to Jakeya Hampton's tragic murder... ...Read More
09/08/2024
Did anyone else read about how Jakeya Hampton’s case led to "Operation Save Our Sisters"? It reall... ...Read More
05/16/2023
05/16/2023
