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Michelle Rawlings

Death by Force
Case Description
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Michelle Rawlings, a 25-year-old assistant basketball coach at Atlee High School, tragically lost her life on December 31, 2018, in what authorities have classified as a murder-suicide. The incident occurred at her apartment in the Kings Point Court complex in Henrico County, Virginia. Police were dispatched to her residence around 7:30 p.m. on New Year's Eve for a welfare check. Upon arrival, they discovered the bodies of Michelle Rawlings and her ex-boyfriend, 24-year-old Tyshawn Buckner.
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  • WTVR.com: Police: Man kills woman in Henrico murder-suicide on New Year’s Eve
  • http://www.nbc12.com: Henrico police investigating murder-suicide on New Year’s Eve
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    Victim Details

    Michelle Rawlings

    Female

    Black / African American

    Richmond

    VA

    2018-12-31

    25

    Michelle

    Rawlings

    11/18/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I came across this case and felt compelled to share some thoughts. The part about Michelle being ded... ...Read More
    01/15/2025
    I recently read about a touching memorial event held in honor of Michelle Rawlings, and it compelled... ...Read More
    12/22/2024
    It's just incredibly sad how things can escalate so quickly in a relationship. Michelle's case reall... ...Read More
    09/02/2023
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