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John Michael Zelt

Case from Newington, GA dated May 08, 2015

Victim Details

John Michael Zelt

Male

White / Caucasian

Newington

GA

2015-05-08

26

John

Michael Zelt

07/13/2026

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On a spring day in Newington, Georgia, the life of 26-year-old John Michael Zelt was cut short. On May 8, 2015, the young man died from a gunshot wound sustained at a residence off Newington Road. A male, Zelt was a husband and a father to three young children. Remembered by his family as a great man and an awesome father who wouldn't harm anyone, his death left his loved ones heartbroken and searching for answers. He was described as a hardworking man with a big heart who lived for his family a ...
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  • Suspect known in Newington shooting death - Statesboro Herald
  • John Michael Zelt, age 26 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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