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Alton Cotton

Case from Fort-valley, GA dated Feb 22, 2020

Victim Details

Alton Cotton

Male

Black / African American

Fort-valley

GA

2020-02-22

57

Alton

Cotton

07/18/2026

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In the heart of Fort Valley, Georgia, 57-year-old Alton Cotton was a beloved figure, known for his warm personality and remarkable spirit. A man with a learning disability, he had dedicated over two decades of his life to the Kay Center, a nonprofit organization for individuals with developmental disabilities. There, he was not just a member of the landscaping crew but also a celebrated athlete, having won the Special Olympics Athlete of the Year award in 1995 and competed in the Special Olympic ...
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  • WGXA: Police: Fort Valley man wanted for murder
  • 2020 Fort Valley murder suspect sentenced to life in prison
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