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Nelson Sparks

Case from Fordland, MO dated Sep 03, 2017

Victim Details

Name

Nelson Sparks

Gender

Male

Race

White / Caucasian

City

Fordland

State

MO

Date Of Death

2017-09-03

Age At Death

66

First Name

Nelson

Last Name

Sparks

Last Updated

07/11/2026

Case Description

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In the quiet community of Fordland, Missouri, a tragic event unfolded, leaving two people dead in what authorities would later describe as a murder-suicide. Nelson Sparks, a 66-year-old male, was found deceased on Sunday, September 3, 2017. The incident also resulted in the death of another individual, who was identified as the suspect in the death of Sparks.

Further investigation into the event revealed that Sparks died from at least one gunshot wound. The person responsible for his deat ...

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Webster County murder-suicide - Springfield News-Leader

Nelson Sparks, age 66 - National Gun Violence Memorial

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