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Lillium Mead

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the spring of 2014, a tragedy unfolded in Des Moines, Iowa, forever altering the lives of a local family. On April 21st, four-year-old Lillium Mead was fatally wounded in a shooting incident. The young girl, a resident of the city, succumbed to her injuries, leaving a community in mourning. The event, initially reported as a tragic accident, would soon become the subject of a deeper police investigation.

As authorities delved into the circumstances surrounding Lillium's death, question ...Read More
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  • Des Moines Register: Father arrested in connection with 4-year-old daughter's shooting death
  • Des Moines Register: Police release name of 4-year-old shot and killed
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    Victim Details

    Lillium Mead

    Female

    Des Moines

    IA

    2014-04-21

    4

    Lillium

    Mead

    11/05/2025

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