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Jeremy Yelton, a 25-year-old resident of Fruitland Park, Florida, tragically lost his life on November 21, 2015, near Lady Lake. The incident occurred shortly before midnight on Griffin View Drive, where Yelton encountered an acquaintance, Michael Cates. According to reports, a confrontation ensued between the two men, leading to a physical struggle. During this altercation, Cates, who was armed with a handgun, shot Yelton, resulting in his death at the scene. The Lake County Sheriff's Office re ...Read More
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Jeremy Yelton
Male
White / Caucasian
Lady-lake
FL
2015-11-21
25
Jeremy
Yelton
11/27/2025
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Does anyone else find the self-defense claim by Cates to be questionable? I understand emotions must... ...Read More
02/28/2024
02/28/2024
I’ve been following the Jeremy Yelton case, and I can’t stop thinking about the legal aspects su... ...Read More
01/12/2023
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