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New Evidence Emerges in Covington Store Owner's Murder Case

12/18/2025

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Summary

Story summary

New video evidence in the unsolved murder of Covington, Tennessee store owner Adel Elrafei shows a person of interest near the store around the Christmas Day 2022 shooting.
Investigators say the motive was not robbery and the shooter may have known Elrafei.
Elrafei's family says the loss has shadowed their holidays.
Police urge anyone with information to come forward to help solve the case.

History

Historical Context

The unsolved murder of Adel Elrafei on December 25, 2022, mirrors the unresolved case of Yvonne McCoy, a Memphis store owner killed in 1993. Both cases suggest personal motives rather than robbery, highlighting a disturbing trend of targeted violence against small business owners. These ongoing investigations underscore the critical need for community engagement to combat such violent crimes and seek justice for victims.

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Story summary

New video evidence in the unsolved murder of Covington, Tennessee store owner Adel Elrafei shows a person of interest near the store around the Christmas Day 2022 shooting.
Investigators say the motive was not robbery and the shooter may have known Elrafei.
Elrafei's family says the loss has shadowed their holidays.
Police urge anyone with information to come forward to help solve the case.

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