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Bruce Eldridge

Case from Hoopeston, IL dated Mar 09, 2014

Victim Details

BruceBig BruceLee Eldridge

Male

White / Caucasian

Hoopeston

IL

2014-03-09

40

Bruce

Eldridge

06/30/2026

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Bruce 'Big Bruce' Lee Eldridge, a 40-year-old male from Rossville, Illinois, passed away on March 9, 2014. Born on February 18, 1974, in Danville, Illinois, Bruce was the son of Marvin and Mary Jane 'Janey' Eldridge. He was married to Jennitta Thacker in 2005, and she survives him along with their children.

Bruce Eldridge's death was the result of a fatal shooting at a motel in Hoopeston, Illinois. The Vermilion County Coroner's office identified him as the victim of the incident. An auto ...
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