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Dejana Kiki Leary

Case from Norfolk, VA dated Jul 22, 2018

Victim Details

Dejana Kiki Leary

Female

Black / African American

Norfolk

VA

2018-07-22

16

Dejana

Kiki Leary

07/07/2026

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On a summer evening in Norfolk, Virginia, the life of 15-year-old Dejana 'Kiki' Leary was tragically cut short. On July 22, 2018, the vibrant teenager, who dreamed of becoming a pediatrician, was sitting in her parked SUV outside her boyfriend's home. In an instant, a senseless act of violence shattered the night's calm and ended a promising young life. Dejana, a rising eleventh-grader at Maury High School, was known for her joyful spirit, infectious smile, and the positive impact she had on eve ...
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    I've been thinking a lot about Dejana Kiki Leary and how her dreams were just robbe... ...Read More
    09/20/2024
    Has anyone else looked into the connection between Dejana's murder and the rise of gun violence in N... ...Read More
    09/30/2023
    I’ve been following Dejana Kiki Leary’s case since I first heard about it, and I still can’t w... ...Read More
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