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Javonta Crenshaw

Case from Petersburg, VA dated Oct 25, 2013

Victim Details

Javonta BertBert Crenshaw

Male

Black / African American

Petersburg

VA

2013-10-25

19

Javonta

Crenshaw

06/25/2026

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In the autumn of 2013, the life of 19-year-old Javonta Crenshaw was tragically cut short by an act of gun violence in Petersburg, Virginia. Known affectionately to his friends and family as 'Bert Bert,' he was a young man who had just begun to navigate the complexities of adulthood. His death on Friday, October 25, 2013, left a void in the community and a family grappling with a sudden and devastating loss.

Born on April 30, 1994, Javonta was a son, a brother, and a friend. Those who knew ...
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  • Obituary for Javonta "Bert Bert" Crenshaw at J M WILKERSON FUNERAL ESTABLISHMENT, INC.
  • Man found shot to death in Petersburg - WWBT
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    Has anyone heard if there have been any updates or new tips in Javonta "Bert Bert" Crenshaw's case? ... ...Read More
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    I can't stop thinking about the impact Javonta's death has had on his little girl, Ariyaunna. Losing... ...Read More
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