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Deontay Jayquan Lynch

Death by Force
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Deontay Jayquan Lynch, a 29-year-old man, was found deceased on Friday, January 19, 2024, in a room at the Days Inn and Suites in Greenville, South Carolina. Guests at the hotel reported hearing gunshots, which led to the discovery of his body. An investigation by the Greenville County Coroner's Office later confirmed that Lynch had died from a gunshot wound. Known affectionately as 'DJ' to his friends, family, and a significant online following, he was a tax accountant from Spartanburg. Beyond ...Read More
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  • Two Arrested and Charged in Greenville Hotel Homicide
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    Victim Details

    Deontay Jayquan Lynch

    Male

    Black / African American

    Greenville

    SC

    2024-01-19

    29

    Deontay

    Jayquan Lynch

    12/14/2025

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