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Craig M. Bates

Death by Force
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Craig Michael Bates, aged 30, passed away on June 27, 2015, in Hanover, Virginia. Born on May 23, 1985, Craig was a resident of Maidens and had joined St. Mark Baptist Church in 1996. His death was a significant event in the local community, and it was marked by an outpouring of grief and remembrance from those who knew him.

The circumstances surrounding Craig Bates' death were tragic and involved a violent incident. On the morning of June 27, 2015, a neighbor reported hearing three gunsh ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Craig M. Bates

    Male

    Black / African American

    Hanover

    VA

    2015-06-27

    30

    Craig

    M. Bates

    11/23/2025

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    I've been thinking a lot about the timeline on the morning of Craig Bates' death, particularly the n... ...Read More
    04/24/2024
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