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Ricky LaTwan Platt, a 16-year-old from Newport News, Virginia, tragically passed away on October 2, 2012. Born on October 19, 1995, Ricky was remembered fondly by his family and friends. His death was a significant loss to the community, and it left many searching for answers and justice.
Ricky's death was the result of a violent incident. According to reports, he had been dealing with some personal troubles at home, which led him to move in with a family friend. Unfortunately, shortly af ...Read More
Ricky's death was the result of a violent incident. According to reports, he had been dealing with some personal troubles at home, which led him to move in with a family friend. Unfortunately, shortly af ...Read More
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Ricky LaTwan Platt
Male
Black / African American
Newport-news
VA
2012-10-02
16
Ricky
Platt
11/11/2025
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Hey everyone, I wanted to bring up something about Ricky LaTwan Platt's case that hasn't been talked... ...Read More
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