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Gary Lee Tripp Sr

Case from Jacksonville, FL dated Apr 25, 2018

Victim Details

Gary Lee Tripp Sr

Male

Black / African American

Jacksonville

FL

2018-04-25

69

Gary

Lee Tripp Sr

07/06/2026

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Gary Lee Tripp Sr., a 69-year-old Vietnam veteran, was found dead in his Jacksonville, Florida home on April 25, 2018. Tripp, who had recently celebrated his birthday, was discovered by police after a neighbor noticed his door was open and had not seen him for a couple of days. Upon entering the residence, officers found Tripp shot in the back of the head. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office launched an investigation into his death, treating it as a homicide.

The investigation revealed that ...
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  • The Florida Times: 69-year-old Jacksonville man found shot in his home
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