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Erica Dawn Martin

Case from Alderson, WV dated Jun 22, 2017

Victim Details

Erica Dawn Martin

Female

White / Caucasian

Alderson

WV

2017-06-22

26

Erica

Dawn Martin

07/12/2026

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On June 22, 2017, a tragic incident occurred in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, resulting in the deaths of two individuals, including Erica Dawn Martin, a 25-year-old resident of Alderson. The incident was reported as a double fatal shooting.

The events unfolded during an argument that escalated over an alleged theft. Erica Dawn Martin was shot and killed at the scene. Another individual involved in the altercation, Joe Aaron Baker, 61, also of Alderson, died from a self-inflicted gunsh ...
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  • UPDATE: Shooting in Alderson Leaves Two Dead
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    I've been thinking about how disputes can suddenly spiral out of control, and Erica's case is such a... ...Read More
    09/07/2024
    Does anyone else think it's especially sad how disputes like this can spiral so quickly into somethi... ...Read More
    03/22/2024
    Does anyone else find it puzzling how quickly tensions can escalate to such tragic outcomes? This ca... ...Read More
    10/05/2023
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