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Jake Edward Winstead Spruiell

Death by Force
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Jake Edward Winstead Spruiell, a 44-year-old male from Durham, North Carolina, passed away on November 19, 2018. He was born on October 31, 1974. Jake was found shot inside a vehicle on November 5, 2018, in the 500 block of Massey Avenue. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries on November 19, 2018. The circumstances surrounding his death led to a police investigation.

Durham police charged Frederick McQuaig, a 45-year-old male, in connection with the fatal s ...Read More
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  • https://www.heraldsun.com/news/local/article222849795.html
  • CBS17.com: Man on parole charged after Durham man dies from gunshot to head, police say
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    Victim Details

    Jake Edward Winstead Spruiell

    Male

    Black / African American

    Durham

    NC

    2018-11-05

    44

    Jake

    Edward Winstead Spruiell

    12/01/2025

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