Kenneth Cox

Death by Force

Kenneth Winford Cox, a 5-year-old boy from Mattoon, Illinois, tragically died on April 27, 1968. Kenneth, who was Caucasian, was the youngest child in a large family. The day began like any other Saturday for the Cox family, with routine activities and chores. However, the day took a dark turn when Kenneth was found dead, a victim of a violent crime that shocked the community.

The investigation into Kenneth's death revealed that he had been shot with a .22-caliber pistol. The circumstance ...Read More

The News-Gazette: Tom Kacich | Fifty years later, they remain 'Taken Before Their Time'

Apr 29, 1968, page 1 - Herald and Review at Newspapers.com - Newspapers.com

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