MURDERED: Salamah Pendleton | Unspecified Location
Obscura: A True Crime Podcast
Justin Drown
4.6 • 2.9K Ratings
🗓️ 12 June 2024
⏱️ 40 minutes
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Summary
Salamah Pendleton's life ends in a storm of bullets. The complex tragedy of eviction spirals into death.
Salamah Pendleton, age 41, known for his unassuming ways and dedication to family, faced life's battles with quiet resilience. There was never a hint that such a turn lay ahead.
On May 20th, 2020, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, an eviction attempt took a fatal turn. Two police officers arrived to serve notice, unaware they'd step into a deadly confrontation. Tensions built swiftly, resulting in a firefight that left Pendleton and an officer lifeless.
The investigation pieced together rapidly as body cam footage provided jarring insights into the incident's unfolding. Pendleton's actions, coupled with a series of fateful choices, led to the grim conclusion.
Legal assessments weighed the officer's split-second decisions heavily, while Pendleton's family sought understanding in their loss. The official inquiries pointed towards systemic issues and the urgent need for change in eviction protocols.
This episode features body cam footage and court recordings. Listener discretion advised.
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| 1:07.0 | Welcome to Obscura, where we shine a light on the dark. So, May 20th, 20th, two police officers arrive at a Grand Forks, North Dakota |
| 1:46.8 | apartment complex. It's around 2 p.m. and a sunny day. The officers are there to serve eviction papers to 41-year-old Salama Pendleton and his mother, |
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