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Lewis Cox

Death by Force
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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 ...Read More
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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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    Victim Details

    Lewis Cox

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Mattoon

    IL

    1968-04-27

    16

    Lewis

    Cox

    11/21/2025

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    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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