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Theresa Watts

Death by Force
Case Description
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Theresa Watts, aged 36, tragically lost her life on January 1, 2018, in Detroit, Michigan. The circumstances surrounding her death were deeply distressing and involved a violent altercation with her estranged husband, Robert Watts. According to reports, Robert Watts arrived at Theresa's home on New Year's Eve, demanding to see their three children. When Theresa refused, Robert shot her in the head in front of their children. He also shot and killed Theresa's boyfriend, Tarance Smith, who was pre ...Read More
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  • Detroit News: Suspect arraigned in Detroit double homicide
  • WDIV: Police find 3 children safe after 2 people found shot to death on Detroit's east side
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    Victim Details

    Theresa Watts

    Female

    Black / African American

    Detroit

    MI

    2018-01-01

    36

    Theresa

    Watts

    11/20/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Reading through this case, one detail that stands out to me is the sheer bravery of Theresa Watts. T... ...Read More
    09/29/2024
    Has anyone else looked into the background of the personal protection order Theresa had against Robe... ...Read More
    08/11/2024
    I've been thinking a lot about the role community support plays in situations like what happened to ... ...Read More
    12/22/2023
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