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Margaret E. Stephens
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Gender
Female
Age
53 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
08/21/2001
Location
Maple Street and Bailey Avenue Jackson MS 39203 Hinds
Cause of Death
Vehic/Purs
Stephens was killed when the SUV she was riding in was struck by a car driven by LaMarcus Butler, who was being chased by Officer Gregory Jackson. A judge found Jackson had been called off the chase by his supervisor, but continued to follow Butler after turning off his lights and siren, showing reckless disregard for public safety.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Jackson Police Department
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