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Kevin Batts

Case from Petersburg, VA dated Oct 04, 2021

Victim Details

Kevin “Ash Tray/K. Smooth Batts

Male

Black / African American

Petersburg

VA

2021-10-04

37

Kevin

Batts

06/25/2026

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In the autumn of 2021, the life of Kevin Jeremiah Batts, a 37-year-old Black male from Petersburg, Virginia, was tragically cut short. Known affectionately by friends and family as 'Ash Tray' or 'K. Smooth,' Batts passed away on October 4, 2021, in his hometown. His death was the result of gun violence.

Kevin Batts, born on December 12, 1983, was remembered as a man with a gentle and humble nature. He was a devoted husband to his wife, Samone T. Batts, and a proud father to their three ch ...
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  • Obituary | Kevin J. "Ash Tray/K. Smooth" Batts
  • With heavy hearts,... - Obituaries In Petersburg - Virginia | Facebook
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