In the spring of 2014, the life of 19-year-old Renalda Keshawn 'Kookie' Variste, an African American woman, was tragically cut short in New Orleans, Louisiana. On the afternoon of March 13th, chaos erupted near the intersection of Foucher and South Saratoga streets in the Milan neighborhood. Gunshots shattered the day, leaving three people struck by bullets. When police officers arrived at the scene around 3 p.m., they discovered a grim tableau.
Renalda Variste was found lying on the grou
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