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Paula Cooper

Case from Indianapolis, IN dated May 26, 2015

Victim Details

Paula Cooper

Female

Black / African American

Indianapolis

IN

2015-05-26

45

Paula

Cooper

07/26/2026

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On May 26, 2015, Paula Cooper, a 45-year-old female, was found deceased in Indianapolis, Indiana. Her death was the result of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound. As the cause of death was determined to be suicide, there were no arrests made or suspects sought in connection with the incident. A suicide note was reportedly found at the scene.

Cooper's life was marked by a past that had drawn significant public and international attention. At the age of 16, she was sentenced to death ...
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  • Indianapolis Star: Paula Cooper, once youngest Indiana Death Row inmate, found dead
  • Paula Cooper, once youngest Indiana Death Row inmate, found dead
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