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Case Description
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In the autumn of 2019, the community of Cleveland, Tennessee, was shaken by a grim discovery that would unravel a story of anger and violence. On September 23, the body of 38-year-old James 'Pocket' Ledford, a White/Caucasian male, was found in a wooden chest in the back of a pickup truck at Fort Hill Cemetery. An investigation revealed he had been fatally shot in the chest, indicating a targeted act rather than a random incident.

The investigation into Ledford's death quickly gained mome ...Read More
Victim Details

James “Pocket” Ledford

Male

White / Caucasian

Cleveland

TN

2019-09-23

38

James

Pocket Ledford

01/04/2026