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James Odell Cochran

Case from Conway, SC dated Mar 05, 2020

Victim Details

James Odell Cochran

Male

Black / African American

Conway

SC

2020-03-05

65

James

Odell Cochran

07/06/2026

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In a quiet corner of Conway, South Carolina, a story of dedicated service and tragic loss unfolded, leaving a community to grapple with the death of one of its own. James Odell Cochran, a 65-year-old male and a retired lieutenant of the Conway Police Department, was found deceased in his home on Long Branch Road in what authorities quickly determined to be a homicide. His long career, spanning 38 years of service to his community, came to a heartbreaking end.

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  • WBTW: Family of fallen Ret. Lt. James Odell Cochran wants justice following his murder
  • https://www.wmbfnews.com: Trial date scheduled for man charged in retired Conway police officer’s murder, records show
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