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William Joseph Crooms

Case from Brunswick, GA dated Mar 10, 2014

Victim Details

SMSGT William Joseph Crooms

Male

White / Caucasian

Brunswick

GA

2014-03-10

66

William

Joseph Crooms

07/06/2026

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In the late afternoon of Monday, March 10, 2014, a day that began like any other in the wooded areas of Brunswick, Georgia, ended in unforeseen tragedy for William Joseph 'Jody' Crooms. The 66-year-old man was enjoying a day of target practice with a lifelong friend, a pastime familiar and cherished in the quiet outdoors of Glynn County. As the day unfolded, what was meant to be a leisurely activity between friends took a devastating turn.

Crooms and his 65-year-old friend, Gary Drury, we ...
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  • Brunswick man killed in target shooting accident
  • Brunswick man shot, killed during target practice - News4JAX
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