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Koby James Coats, a 17-year-old from Jacksonville, Florida, tragically lost his life on October 3, 2020. Koby, remembered for his big heart and love for his family, was found dead behind a home in the Hyde Park area of Jacksonville. The circumstances surrounding his death were particularly harrowing, as it was revealed that Koby was killed during a gang initiation. According to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, Koby was participating in a gang initiation for a group known as "KUTT." The initiat ...Read More
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Koby Coats
Male
Black / African American
Jacksonville
FL
2020-10-03
17
Koby
Coats
11/12/2025
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