Rhakishon Marquis Pedraza

Death by Force
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Rhakishon Marquis Pedraza, a 29-year-old resident of Springfield, Massachusetts, lost his life to gun violence on September 8, 2017. Born on March 11, 1988, Rhakishon's life was tragically cut short in an incident that shook the community.

The investigation into Rhakishon's death led to the identification of a suspect, Davon Kelly-Griffin. Kelly-Griffin was subsequently arrested and charged in connection with Rhakishon's murder. During the trial, Kelly-Griffin provided a detailed accoun ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Rhakishon Marquis Pedraza

    Male

    Black / African American

    Springfield

    MA

    2017-09-08

    29

    Rhakishon

    Marquis Pedraza

    01/04/2025

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    03/08/2024
    Has anyone looked into the impact this case had on Rhakishon's family and the local community in Spr... ...Read More
    10/16/2023
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    05/10/2023
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