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Frank Rutledge Jr

Death by Force
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Frank Rutledge Jr., a 33-year-old resident of Hawthorne, Florida, tragically lost his life on October 3, 2016. Rutledge, known affectionately as "Scoopy," was an avid outdoorsman and sports fan. On the night of his death, he was found shot beside his parked truck on County Road 20A in a poorly lit area of Hawthorne. The Putnam County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a possible shooting around 11:30 p.m. and discovered Rutledge's body at the scene. He was pronounced dead shortly after th ...Read More
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  • Gainesville Sun: FRANK J. RUTLEDGE's Obituary on Gainesville Sun
  • WTLV: Man shot dead in Putnam County
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    Victim Details

    Frank Rutledge Jr

    Male

    Black / African American

    Hawthorne

    FL

    2016-10-03

    33

    Frank

    Rutledge Jr

    11/13/2025

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