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Ricky Dean McDowell, a 39-year-old man from Lexington, North Carolina, was found dead inside his home on July 22, 2017. Deputies responded to a 911 hang-up call at 188 Gordon Lane around 8:30 p.m. Upon arrival, they discovered McDowell's body with an apparent gunshot wound. Further investigation revealed that he had also been stabbed.
The investigation led to the arrest of several individuals in connection with McDowell's death. On July 23, 2017, Edward Joshua Grainger, a 26-year-old man, ...Read More
The investigation led to the arrest of several individuals in connection with McDowell's death. On July 23, 2017, Edward Joshua Grainger, a 26-year-old man, ...Read More
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Ricky Dean McDowell
Male
Lexington
NC
2017-07-22
39
Ricky
Dean McDowell
11/16/2025
Forum Posts (2)
I've been following this case, and something that's really stuck with me is the role of Dylan Kyle M... ...Read More
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
Whoa, this case just keeps getting more tangled. I wonder what on earth was happening in the days le... ...Read More
10/20/2023
10/20/2023
