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Steven Watkins

Case from Detroit, MI dated Feb 08, 1994

Victim Details

Steven Watkins

Male

Detroit

MI

1994-02-08

19

Steven

Watkins

06/21/2026

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In a story marked by a bitter custody dispute, Steven Watkins, a 32-year-old male, was killed on November 25, 2008. The events leading to his death unfolded in Ashland, Illinois, at the home of his estranged wife's family. Watkins had gone to the residence to pick up his 17-month-old daughter for a court-ordered visit, the day before a scheduled hearing to determine overnight visitation.

The relationship between Steven and his wife, Jennifer, had deteriorated significantly after the birth ...
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  • Steven Watkins, age 19 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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