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Rowdy Russell Yates, a 44-year-old man from Bristol, Tennessee, tragically passed away on July 8, 2017. Yates was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and worked for Dixie Construction. He was born on January 15, 1973, and is remembered fondly by his family and friends.
The circumstances surrounding Yates' death were the result of a violent altercation. Johnny Royston Jr., a 39-year-old man from Sullivan County, was charged with the murder of Rowdy Yates. According to authorities, Roys ...Read More
The circumstances surrounding Yates' death were the result of a violent altercation. Johnny Royston Jr., a 39-year-old man from Sullivan County, was charged with the murder of Rowdy Yates. According to authorities, Roys ...Read More
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Rowdy Yates
Male
White / Caucasian
Bristol
TN
2017-07-08
44
Rowdy
Yates
11/07/2025
Forum Posts (2)
Has anybody else looked into the timeline of events on the day of the altercation between Rowdy Yate... ...Read More
03/01/2024
03/01/2024
Has anyone else been following the Rowdy Yates case? I’m still wrapping my head around the whole s... ...Read More
04/28/2023
04/28/2023
