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Cody Lee Wilder

Case from Sanford, NC dated Aug 15, 2016

Victim Details

Cody Lee Wilder

Male

Sanford

NC

2016-08-15

21

Cody

Lee Wilder

07/07/2026

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Cody Lee Wilder, a 21-year-old male from Sanford, North Carolina, tragically lost his life on August 15, 2016. Cody was found dead at his home with a single gunshot wound to the chest. The incident occurred at 828 McPherson Road, where Cody resided. According to reports, Cody was involved in a physical altercation with his roommate, Jason Vann Wayne Godfrey, a 34-year-old male. The confrontation escalated, leading to a struggle over a pistol, which ultimately discharged, resulting in Cody's fata ...
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  • WRAL.com: 1 killed, 1 charged in shooting at Sanford home :: WRAL.com
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    I’ve been thinking a lot about Cody Wilder’s family and friends. It must be so hard to make sens... ...Read More
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