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Michael Dewitt Pate, a 56-year-old white male, was tragically killed on November 6, 2017, in Cottondale, Florida. The incident occurred following an argument between Michael and his 17-year-old nephew, Daniel Joseph Pate, outside Daniel's residence. The confrontation escalated, resulting in Daniel fatally shooting Michael with a hunting rifle. Michael was inside his vehicle when Daniel, standing outside, shot him in the left eye. After the shooting, Daniel moved Michael's body from the vehicle a ...Read More
Victim Details

Michael Dewitt Pate

Male

White / Caucasian

Cottondale

FL

2017-11-06

56

Michael

Dewitt Pate

12/06/2025