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Amber Parks

Case from Council Bluffs, IA dated Oct 22, 2002

Victim Details

Amber Parks

Female

Council Bluffs

IA

2002-10-22

20

Amber

Parks

06/26/2026

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On a tragic autumn day in 2002, the life of 20-year-old Amber Parks was cut short in Council Bluffs, Iowa. On October 22nd, Parks was shot and killed, a victim of domestic violence. The perpetrator was identified as her husband, though his name is not prominently mentioned in available online sources.

The incident is officially documented as a domestic violence fatality by the Iowa Attorney General's office. This classification underscores the violent nature of the relationship that ultim ...
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  • https://www.iowaattorneygeneral.gov/media/cms/DV_Homicide_List_93018_014CDC2E8DA89.pdf
  • Amber Parks, age 20 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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