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Case Description
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In the summer of 2017, the life of 44-year-old Rowdy Yates was cut short in Bristol, Tennessee, following a fatal altercation. The incident, which unfolded on July 8, 2017, stemmed from an argument that ultimately led to Yates being shot and killed.

The man responsible for his death, Johnny Royston Jr., became the subject of a manhunt that lasted for several days before he was apprehended by authorities. The shooting took place at Royston's camper located on Eaton's Private Drive in the H ...Read More
Victim Details

Rowdy Yates

Male

White / Caucasian

Bristol

TN

2017-07-08

44

Rowdy

Yates

12/31/2025