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Michael Scott Adams

Case from Wilmington, NC dated Jul 23, 2020

Victim Details

Michael Scott Adams

Male

White / Caucasian

Wilmington

NC

2020-07-23

55

Michael

Scott Adams

07/05/2026

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Michael Scott Adams, a 55-year-old white male, passed away on July 23, 2020, in Wilmington, North Carolina. Adams was a criminology professor at the University of North Carolina-Wilmington and was known for his conservative views and outspoken nature. His death was ruled a suicide by the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office, with the cause of death being a single gunshot wound to the head.

Adams had been a controversial figure due to his social media posts and public statements, which of ...
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  • https://www.wect.com: Investigation underway into death of UNCW professor Mike Adams; 911 call details released
  • BuzzFeed News: A Professor Who Was Known For His Racist, Misogynistic Tweets Was Found Dead In His Home
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    I’ve been thinking a lot about the welfare check that was done on Michael Scott Adams. It just see... ...Read More
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