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Martesz DeAngelo Childers Sr.

Case from Forrest City, AR dated Sep 07, 2015

Victim Details

Martesz DeAngelo Childers Sr.

Male

Black / African American

Forrest City

AR

2015-09-07

29

Martesz

DeAngelo Childers Sr.

07/12/2026

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In the late summer of 2015, a family tragedy unfolded in Forrest City, Arkansas, ending in the death of 29-year-old Martesz DeAngelo Childers Sr., a Black male. On Monday, September 7, 2015, what began as a dispute over money escalated into a fatal encounter.

Childers had accused his 16-year-old nephew of stealing money from him, leading to a heated argument. The confrontation took a tragic turn when the teenager allegedly shot his uncle. First responders found Childers with apparent guns ...
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  • Obituary for Martesz DeAngelo Childers, Sr. - West Helena, AR
  • Police: 16-year-old killed uncle after argument over money

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