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Eric Lavaly

Case from Greenup, IL dated Jul 20, 2016

Victim Details

Eric M. Lavaly

Male

Southwest Asian (Indian / Pakistani)

Greenup

IL

2016-07-20

22

Eric

Lavaly

07/10/2026

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Eric M. Lavaly, a 22-year-old male, tragically lost his life on July 20, 2016, in Greenup, Illinois. The circumstances surrounding his death were deeply troubling and involved a series of criminal activities. Lavaly was at the home of Trenton Adamson in Greenup when a plan to rob Kyle Covault of Indianapolis went awry. Covault had arrived at Adamson's house to conduct a drug deal, but a scuffle broke out, leading to shots being fired. Lavaly was killed in the exchange, and Covault was wounded.
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  • JG-TC.com: Mattoon man in jail following Greenup shooting
  • Effingham Daily News: UPDATE: Authorities identify victim in fatal Greenup shooting
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    I’ve been following the case of Eric M. Lavaly, and something that stands out to me is Trenton Ada... ...Read More
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