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Gerald Maxwell

Case from Rand, WV dated Dec 17, 2014

Victim Details

Gerald Maxwell

Male

Black / African American

Rand

WV

2014-12-17

28

Gerald

Maxwell

07/07/2026

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In the early morning hours of December 17, 2014, the life of 28-year-old Gerald Maxwell, a Black male, was tragically cut short in a Rand, West Virginia apartment. The events leading to his death began the night before, at a house party hosted by Robert Obey. The gathering, attended by Maxwell and several others, was characterized by the use of drugs and alcohol.

Among those present was Leonard Dwayne "D" Thomas. Witnesses later recounted a tense atmosphere, with Thomas making threats. He ...
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