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Denell Brooks

Case from Norfolk, VA dated Apr 11, 2020

Victim Details

Denell N. Brooks

Female

Black / African American

Norfolk

VA

2020-04-11

23

Denell

Brooks

06/28/2026

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In the spring of 2020, the life of a vibrant and determined young woman, Denell N. Brooks, was tragically cut short. A 23-year-old Black female, Denell was known for her kind, gentle, and fun-loving spirit, always wearing a big smile. Her life, full of promise and ambition, came to a sudden and violent end on the night of April 11th in Norfolk, Virginia.

Originally from Chesapeake, Denell was a graduate of Bayside High School in Virginia Beach, where her love for basketball flourished on ...
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