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Lewis Cox

Case from Mattoon, IL dated Apr 27, 1968

Victim Details

Name

Lewis Cox

Gender

Male

Race

White / Caucasian

City

Mattoon

State

IL

Date Of Death

1968-04-27

Age At Death

16

First Name

Lewis

Last Name

Cox

Last Updated

07/15/2026

Case Description

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Lewis Cox, a 16-year-old male from Mattoon, Illinois, tragically lost his life on April 27, 1968. The circumstances surrounding his death were both shocking and heartbreaking for the local community. Lewis, a young Caucasian teenager, was found dead at his family’s farm located northwest of Mattoon. The cause of death was determined to be multiple gunshot wounds inflicted by a .22-caliber pistol.

The investigation into Lewis Cox's death quickly revealed that he was one of five children ...

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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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Forum Posts (3)

I've been following the Lewis Cox case, and my heart goes out to his family and everyone in Mattoon ... ...Read More
09/27/2024

I've been thinking a lot about the role of community support in the aftermath of the tragic loss of ... ...Read More
03/14/2024

While reading about the tragic events surrounding Lewis Cox and his siblings, I can't help but feel ... ...Read More
03/29/2023

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