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Franklin Trey Bowden III

Case from Sanford, NC dated Sep 28, 2016

Victim Details

Franklin Trey Bowden III

Male

Black / African American

Sanford

NC

2016-09-28

33

Franklin

Trey Bowden III

07/01/2026

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Franklin Trey Bowden III, a 33-year-old African American male, tragically passed away on September 28, 2016, in Sanford, North Carolina. He was found shot to death in his driveway, a shocking and devastating event for his family and the community. Franklin, known as "Trey" to his friends and family, was born on December 22, 1982, in Cumberland County, North Carolina. He was the son of Franklin Bowden Jr. and Pamela Smith Bowden. He is survived by his daughter, Aaliyah Williams, and his son, Tre' ...
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  • WNCN: Sanford man found shot to death in his driveway
  • Fayetteville Observer: One dead in Sanford shooting

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    Has anyone here heard anything more about the neighborhood where Trey lived? It’s so troubling to ... ...Read More
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