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Garrison Collins

Case from Peoria, IL dated Feb 28, 2017

Victim Details

Garrison R. Collins

Male

Black / African American

Peoria

IL

2017-02-28

63

Garrison

Collins

07/16/2026

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Garrison Collins, a 63-year-old African American man from Peoria, Illinois, passed away on February 28, 2017. Collins, affectionately known as "Butch," was a Navy veteran and a respected member of his community. He was actively involved in his church, St. Paul Baptist Church in Peoria, where he participated in the United Voices Choir, Men of Excellence Praise Team, and the Drama Ministry. Collins was found dead in his basement, and his death was later determined to be the result of a fatal shoot ...
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  • Journal Star: Trio arrested in slaying of 63-year-old South Peoria man
  • Peoria man convicted of 2017 murder
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