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Amanda Emkens, aged 27, tragically passed away on July 7, 2011, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Her death was part of a horrific spree killing that claimed the lives of seven people, including her 10-year-old daughter Marissa Emkens and her 23-year-old sister Kimberlee Emkens. The perpetrator of this mass murder was Rodrick Shonte Dantzler, who had a history of violent behavior and mental health issues.
On the day of the incident, Dantzler went on a rampage, targeting individuals connected t ...Read More
On the day of the incident, Dantzler went on a rampage, targeting individuals connected t ...Read More
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Amanda Emkens
Female
White / Caucasian
Grand-rapids
MI
2011-07-07
27
Amanda
Emkens
11/24/2025
Forum Posts (3)
I've been thinking a lot about Amanda Emkens and the unimaginable pain and fear she must have experi... ...Read More
09/22/2024
09/22/2024
Hey everyone,
I've been thinking about the part of this case where Dantzler led the police on tha... ...Read More
01/26/2024
I've been thinking about the part of this case where Dantzler led the police on tha... ...Read More
01/26/2024
I've been thinking a lot about the unspeakably tragic day of July 7, 2011, and I just can't shake th... ...Read More
04/26/2023
04/26/2023
