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James Matthew Poynter

Case from Murfreesboro, TN dated Aug 06, 2018

Victim Details

James Matthew Poynter

Male

White / Caucasian

Murfreesboro

TN

2018-08-06

38

James

Matthew Poynter

07/06/2026

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In the late summer evening of August 6, 2018, the life of James Matthew 'Matt' Poynter, a 38-year-old Caucasian male, was tragically cut short in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. A professional landscaper known for his quick wit and love of baseball, Poynter was discovered in the driver's seat of a vehicle parked in the driveway of a residence on East Street. He had sustained multiple gunshot wounds.

Murfreesboro Police officers responded to a 'shots fired' call in the area around 9:00 PM. Upon t ...
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  • DNJ: Police: Murfreesboro man killed in Monday night shooting near MTSU campus
  • Murfreesboro Police identify murder victim, ask for help ... - FOX 17
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