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Shirlene Chap

Death by Force
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Shirlene Chapman lost her life to gun violence on September 16, 2017, in Charleston, West Virginia. The incident occurred at her home in Big Chimney, a area within Kanawha County. Initially, her husband, Randall Chapman, attempted to mislead authorities by claiming that Shirlene had committed suicide. However, a thorough investigation by the medical examiner revealed that Shirlene had been shot in the back, contradicting Randall's claim of suicide.

Randall Chapman was subsequently charged ...Read More
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  • Call Originally Reported as Suicide Becomes Murder Charge in Kanawha County
  • Charleston Gazette-Mail: Suicide call in Big Chimney leads to murder charge
    • Victim Details

    Shirlene Chap

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Charleston

    WV

    2017-09-16

    Shirlene

    Chap

    11/04/2025

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    I'm really struck by the role the forensic team played in unraveling what happened to Shirlene Chapm... ...Read More
    08/17/2024
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    06/25/2023
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