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Mary Lou Hutson

Case from Ocala, FL dated Dec 25, 2014

Victim Details

Mary Lou Hutson

Female

White / Caucasian

Ocala

FL

2014-12-25

55

Mary

Lou Hutson

07/05/2026

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Mary Lou Hutson, a 55-year-old woman from Ocala, Florida, tragically lost her life on December 25, 2014, due to a gunshot wound to the head. The incident occurred in the early hours of Christmas morning when Preston Pollard, a 23-year-old Air Force trainee from Venus, Texas, drove over 1,000 miles to the Hutson residence. Pollard's motive was reportedly linked to his relationship with Mary Lou's stepdaughter, Rose Courter, who had recently ended their relationship. Pollard arrived at the Hutson ...
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  • Ocala.com: Marion County community rallies around teen who lost father, stepmom in shooting
  • http://www.myfoxorlando.com/story/28098790/one-person-killed-one-in-critical-condition-following-marion-co-home-invasion
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    I’ve been following the Mary Lou Hutson case, and one thing that stands out to me is the tragic lo... ...Read More
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