Susan Carter, age 41

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Lost to gun violence on August 8, 2000 in Charleston, West Virginia.

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Apr 24: USA TODAY: After 24 years, deathbed confession leads to bodies of missing girl, mother in West Virginia

News sources:

Bluefield Daily Telegraph: Dying suspect’s confession leads to remains that are believed to be that of missing woman, daughter
AP News: Dying suspect’s confession leads to remains that are believed to be that of missing woman, daughter

Also killed was:

Natasha “Alex” Carter, age 10

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