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Kenneth Rodney Heffner

Case from Sylva, NC dated Oct 20, 2014

Victim Details

Kenneth Rodney Heffner

Male

White / Caucasian

Sylva

NC

2014-10-20

47

Kenneth

Rodney Heffner

07/08/2026

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Kenneth Rodney Heffner, a 47-year-old man from Sylva, North Carolina, tragically passed away on October 20, 2014. Kenneth's death was the result of a violent incident that led to a significant investigation and subsequent legal actions. Kenneth, a Caucasian male, was found deceased, and the circumstances surrounding his death quickly drew the attention of local law enforcement.

The investigation revealed that Kenneth's death was not accidental. His son, Travis Lindsey Heffner, a 21-year-o ...
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  • The Sylva Herald: Heffner accepts plea deal in father’s death
  • Legacy.com: Kenneth Heffner Obituary (2014) - Sylva, NC - Asheville Citizen-Times
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