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Sidea Griffin

Case from Virginia-beach, VA dated Jan 14, 2017

Victim Details

Sidea Lashae Griffin

Female

Black / African American

Virginia-beach

VA

2017-01-14

18

Sidea

Griffin

07/10/2026

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In the winter of 2017, the life of 18-year-old Sidea Lashae Griffin was tragically cut short in Virginia Beach. A senior at Kempsville High School with plans to attend nursing school, she was shot and killed on the evening of January 14th. That night, Griffin and her boyfriend, Freddy Pilataxi, had plans to see a movie. Before heading to the theater, Pilataxi arranged to sell marijuana to 17-year-old Ethan Torres, a deal that was set up through Instagram.

The meeting took a fatal turn in ...
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  • WTKR.com: Family, friends remember Kempsville High School senior killed in shooting
  • WTKR.com: Juvenile charged after 18-year-old girl is shot and killed in Virginia Beach

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    I just can't stop thinking about the role Freddy Pilataxi played on that tragic night. It's haunting... ...Read More
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    I've been following the tragic case of Sidea Lashae Griffin, and one thing that really stands out to... ...Read More
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