Michael Leon King Jr. murdered or death by force in Springfield, Georgia.

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Michael Leon King Jr., a 30-year-old African American male from Springfield, GA, tragically passed away on July 17, 2016. Michael was a native of Effingham County and worked for Advanced Residuals. He was survived by his children, Madalyn King, Journey Whitman, and Lundyn Whitman; his fiancé, Courtney Whitman; his mother, Angela Harney; his father, Michael Leon King Sr.; his grandmother, Beatrice G. Blue; his sisters, Destiny West and Mica Gunn; and his brothers, Joshua Lee Wilson and Adam B. L ...Read More

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Obituary for Michael L. King at Thomas C Strickland and Sons Funeral Home

Fatal shooting under investigation in Effingham County

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Victim Details

Name

Michael Leon King Jr.

Gender

Male

Race

Black / African American

City

Springfield

State

GA

Date Of Death

2016-07-17

Age At Death

30

First Name

Michael

Last Name

Leon King Jr.

Last Updated

01/19/2026

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