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David Lee Pender, born on December 22, 1943, tragically lost his life on May 8, 1971, in Jacksonville, Florida. The circumstances surrounding his death were both sudden and violent. On that fateful day, Pender was involved in a heated argument with his best friend, James Edward Pough. The altercation escalated when Pender allegedly insulted Pough's girlfriend, calling her a derogatory name. In the ensuing scuffle, Pough retrieved a .38-caliber revolver from his girlfriend's purse and shot Pender ...Read More
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David Lee Pender
Male
Black / African American
Jacksonville
FL
1971-05-08
David
Lee Pender
11/18/2025
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Has anyone else been struck by how the legal system handled James Pough's case back in 1971? It’s ... ...Read More
09/14/2024
09/14/2024
Has anyone else thought about the legal outcome of the case? I've been trying to wrap my head around... ...Read More
02/08/2024
02/08/2024
