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Maurice Cotton

Case from East-saint-louis, IL dated Mar 12, 2017

Victim Details

Maurice L. Cotton

Male

Black / African American

East-saint-louis

IL

2017-03-12

20

Maurice

Cotton

07/15/2026

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Maurice Cotton, a 20-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on March 12, 2017, in East St. Louis, Illinois. The circumstances surrounding his death have been the subject of extensive investigation and legal proceedings. Maurice Cotton's death was a significant event that drew attention to the ongoing issues of violence and crime in the area.

The investigation into Maurice Cotton's death revealed that he was a victim of a violent crime. On the night of his death, Maurice ...
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