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Curtis Cockrell

Case from Atlanta, GA dated Jun 12, 2020

Victim Details

Curtis Cockrell

Male

Black / African American

Atlanta

GA

2020-06-12

56

Curtis

Cockrell

07/10/2026

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In the summer of 2020, a series of tragic events unfolded in Atlanta, leaving the city's homeless community in a state of fear. Among the victims was Curtis Cockrell, a 56-year-old male. His life was cut short when he was discovered deceased on June 12, 2020, under the I-20 overpass at Windsor Street. Investigators believe he may have been killed a day earlier, on June 11. The cause of death was multiple gunshot wounds. Cockrell's body was found in a corner of the bridge, a location where indivi ...
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  • 11Alive.com: Suspect arrested serial killings of Atlanta homeless people
  • CNN: The shooting deaths of 3 homeless people in Atlanta may be related, police say
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    It's truly devastating to read about Curtis Cockrell and the others who lost their lives that spring... ...Read More
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