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Jayson Goodbred

Case from Decatur, IL dated Dec 05, 2019

Victim Details

Jayson Goodbred

Male

White / Caucasian

Decatur

IL

2019-12-05

21

Jayson

Goodbred

07/06/2026

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Jayson Goodbred, a 21-year-old male from Decatur, Illinois, tragically passed away on December 5, 2019. Born on October 4, 1998, in Peoria, Illinois, Jayson attended Meridian Schools and was known for his vibrant personality and kind heart. His untimely death was the result of a fatal shooting at the Decatur Inn. Jayson was pronounced dead at 7:50 p.m. after receiving treatment at Decatur Memorial Hospital's Intensive Care Unit.

The investigation into Jayson's death revealed that he was s ...
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  • WAND-TV: Man arrested in connection with deadly shooting at Decatur motel
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