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Cheryl Allender

Case from California, KY dated Apr 18, 2017

Victim Details

Cheryl Allender

Female

White / Caucasian

California

KY

2017-04-18

37

Cheryl

Allender

07/11/2026

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In the quiet community of California, Kentucky, the life of 37-year-old Cheryl Allender was abruptly and violently cut short on April 18, 2017. A dedicated mother of six and a nursing student at Gateway Technical College, she was described by those who knew her as a positive and outgoing individual, always wearing a smile. Her tragic death sent shockwaves through the small town, leaving a family and a community to grapple with a profound loss.

On that Tuesday afternoon, at approximately 4 ...
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  • Detective: Killing happened after lawn care argument
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    I've been thinking a lot about Cheryl's case, and one thing that keeps tugging at me is the domestic... ...Read More
    09/30/2024
    Wow, this case just keeps getting more complicated with every detail we learn. I can't stop thinking... ...Read More
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    I can't believe what Cheryl's children must be going through. It's absolutely devastating to think a... ...Read More
    03/03/2024
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