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Lily Mai Coats-Nichols

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the summer of 2015, a bright and energetic 5-year-old White/Caucasian girl named Lily Mai Coats-Nichols was eagerly anticipating the start of first grade in Topeka, Kansas. Known for her big personality and ability to make friends easily, Lily was a source of joy for her family. She loved animals, singing, swimming, dancing, and fishing, yet she was also a "girly-girl" who enjoyed her lip gloss and doing her hair. Her life, full of promise and sunshine, was tragically cut short on the evening ...Read More
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  • https://www.wibw.com: Gunman gets 25 years in deadly, drive-by shooting of 5-year-old
  • The Topeka Capital-Journal: Man pleads no contest in girl's death
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    Victim Details

    Lily Mai Coats-Nichols

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Topeka

    KS

    2015-07-06

    5

    Lily

    Mai Coats-Nichols

    11/07/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Hey everyone,
    I've been following the case of Lily Mai Coats-Nichols, and it's just so deeply sad... ...Read More
    01/20/2024
    It's truly devastating how a senseless act of violence can forever change so many lives. I can't sto... ...Read More
    05/04/2023
    Hi everyone,
    I’ve been reading about little Lily Mai Coats-Nichols and I just keep thinking a... ...Read More
    03/10/2023
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