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Gary Morton

Case from Jacksonville, NC dated Dec 08, 2016

Victim Details

Gary Morton

Male

White / Caucasian

Jacksonville

NC

2016-12-08

66

Gary

Morton

06/22/2026

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Gary Morton, a 66-year-old male resident of Jacksonville, NC, tragically passed away on December 8, 2016. His death was determined to be a homicide, as he was found with gunshot wounds on his property behind his home on Weatherington Road. Morton's SUV was discovered burned in a wooded area nearby, and evidence of a breaking and entering was found at his residence.

The investigation into Gary Morton's death has been ongoing, with the Onslow County Sheriff's Office actively working to solv ...
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