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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
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Michael Dewitt Pate
Male
White / Caucasian
Cottondale
FL
2017-11-06
56
Michael
Dewitt Pate
11/06/2025
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I've been following the discussion surrounding the tragic death of Michael Dewitt Pate, and one thin... ...Read More
11/24/2024
11/24/2024
Has anyone else been thinking about the fact that Daniel didn’t have the rifle on him when he was ... ...Read More
07/02/2024
07/02/2024
I've been thinking about the whole aftermath of this heartbreaking situation involving Michael Dewit... ...Read More
02/25/2024
02/25/2024
