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Houston McCorkle

Case from Louisville, KY dated Jun 30, 2013

Victim Details

Houston McCorkle

December 21, 2022

Male

White / Caucasian

Louisville

KY

2013-06-30

2013-06-30

70

Houston

McCorkle

07/02/2026


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In the summer of 2013, the life of a retired railroad conductor came to a tragic and violent end in Louisville, Kentucky. Houston McCorkle, a 70-year-old white male, was found deceased in his home on June 30th. For nearly three decades, he had worked for the Norfolk South Railroad, and in his retirement, he found enjoyment in working with computers. His death, however, was not from natural causes. Authorities determined that McCorkle had been murdered at his residence located at 114 S 33rd Stree ...
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  • Police suspect foul play after man found slain in burned home - WLKY
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