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Two Men Convicted of Murder in 2021 Bogalusa Shooting
Original: Two Men Convicted of Second-Degree Murder in 2021 Bogalusa Shooting Over "Instagram Rap Beef"
Two men have been convicted of second-degree murder for a 2021 shooting in Bogalusa, Louisiana, that prosecutors linked to a rap feud playing out on Instagram. The verdict closes a case that drew attention for showing how online disputes between artists escalated into real-world violence, with prosecutors presenting the social media conflict as a motive for the killing.
Why now: The conviction highlights growing concern over social media feuds turning into deadly violence.
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- Two Men Convicted of Second-Degree Murder in 2021 Bogalusa Shooting Over "Instagram Rap Beef" · collinsimsda.org
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