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Russell Davidson

Case from Longwood, FL dated Jun 03, 1982

Victim Details

Russell Edward Jocko Davidson, Jr.

Male

White / Caucasian

Longwood

FL

1982-06-03

12

Russell

Davidson

07/04/2026

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Russell Edward "Jocko" Davidson, a 12-year-old white male, tragically lost his life on June 3, 1982, in Longwood, Florida. He was the son of Russell Edward Davidson Sr., also known as Rusty Day, a prominent rock singer. The circumstances surrounding their deaths were both shocking and tragic. On that fateful day, Russell Edward "Jocko" Davidson Jr., his father, and a family friend named Garth McRae were all found fatally shot in their home. The incident also claimed the life of their dog. The vi ...
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    Does anyone else get chills thinking about how personal this crime seems? I mean, I've read about a ... ...Read More
    07/07/2024
    It's been over four decades since the devastating events that took the lives of 12-year-old Jocko, h... ...Read More
    02/08/2024
    It's chilling to think how long this case has gone unresolved, and my heart goes out to the Davidson... ...Read More
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