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Van Clair Williams

Case from Birmingham, AL dated Mar 10, 2015

Victim Details

Van Clair Williams

March 28, 2022

Male

Black / African American

Birmingham

AL

2015-03-10

2015-03-10

71

Van Clair

Williams

07/03/2026


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Van Clair Williams, a 71-year-old male from Birmingham, Alabama, passed away on March 10, 2015. Born on April 23, 1943, he was a lifelong resident of the Birmingham area. Williams was a graduate of Ullman High School's Class of 1961 and went on to further his education at Daniel Payne College. A veteran of the United States Army, he served his country as a paratrooper during the Vietnam War era.

Following his military service, Williams embarked on a career with U.S. Pipe, where he rose to ...
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  • Crime Stoppers 3-24-15: Van Williams' Homicide - ABC 33/40
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    Did anyone else find it odd that Williams' car was parked in the driveway that night? From what neig... ...Read More
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