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William Lenwood Coley III

Death by Force
Case Description
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William Lenwood Coley III, a 26-year-old male, was found dead on November 8, 2020, in Maple Hill, North Carolina. According to the autopsy report, Coley died from a single gunshot wound to the head at contact range. His body was discovered inside the tree line adjacent to his driveway. Tire and shoe prints were found in an area of dirt in the yard, and there was a trail of blood in the grass leading to where Coley was found. The investigation revealed that there appeared to be forced entry into ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    William Lenwood Coley III

    Male

    Black / African American

    Maple-hill

    NC

    2020-11-08

    26

    William

    Lenwood Coley III

    11/19/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Hi everyone,
    I've been following the investigation into the murders of William Lenwood Coley III ... ...Read More
    10/19/2024
    Does anyone else find it strange how the tire and shoe prints were found in the yard? It's like some... ...Read More
    06/08/2024
    Has anyone else been following the details about the tire and shoe prints found at the scene? I can'... ...Read More
    12/24/2023
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