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William Ryan Ray

Case from Jackson, GA dated Apr 05, 2020

Victim Details

William Ryan Ray

Male

White / Caucasian

Jackson

GA

2020-04-05

30

William

Ryan Ray

07/13/2026

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In the spring of 2020, on a Sunday afternoon in Jackson, Georgia, the life of William Ryan Ray, a 31-year-old man, was tragically cut short. On April 5th, in the Jackson Glenn subdivision, what began as a day with children playing near a swimming pool and tennis courts was shattered by the sound of gunfire. When the chaos subsided, Ray had been fatally shot. The incident unfolded in front of several children, adding a layer of horror to the already senseless act of violence.

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  • WGXA: Deputies: 2 wanted in connection to Butts County homicide
  • ajc: Murder suspect sought in Butts County; woman with him in ‘extreme danger’
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    I can't stop thinking about how this tragedy unfolded in broad daylight with children nearby. It mus... ...Read More
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