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William Joseph Baker

Case from Fayetteville, GA dated Jan 09, 2015

Victim Details

William Joseph Baker

Male

Fayetteville

GA

2015-01-09

26

William

Joseph Baker

07/12/2026

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In the quiet town of Fayetteville, Georgia, a life was cut tragically short. William Joseph Baker, a 26-year-old man, passed away on January 10, 2015, leaving behind a story of a life that ended too soon. The events leading to his death began to unfold in the early morning hours of January 9th at his residence on Williamsburg Way.

According to the Fayetteville Police Department, officers were called to the home around 3:25 a.m. and discovered Mr. Baker with a single, self-inflicted gunsho ...
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  • F'ville man dies from accidental gunshot wound | TheCitizen.com
  • Obituary information for William Joseph Baker - Mowell Funeral Home
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    Has anyone else come across any info on where exactly Will was when he was shot? I’ve been followi... ...Read More
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