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Ladonald Hodge

Case from Alcoa, TN dated Feb 15, 2017

Victim Details

Ladonald Hodge

Male

Black / African American

Alcoa

TN

2017-02-15

55

Ladonald

Hodge

07/20/2026

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In the quiet town of Alcoa, Tennessee, a tragic event unfolded on February 15, 2017, ending the life of 55-year-old Ladonald Edward Hodge Sr. A Black/African American male, Hodge was discovered deceased in his residence on West Fulton Street from what was determined to be a gunshot wound. Responding to a call shortly before 7:30 a.m., Alcoa police officers entered the home to find a grim scene.

Alongside Ladonald Hodge was his wife, 46-year-old Dawn R. Hodge, who was also deceased from a ...
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  • The Daily Times: Alcoa deaths ruled murder, suicide
  • USA TODAY NETWORK - Tennessee: Alcoa couple found shot to death; police investigating
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    I can't stop thinking about the couple's child who discovered the scene. Can you imagine the trauma ... ...Read More
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    Hey everyone, I’ve been following the Hodge case, and I can’t stop thinking about their child wh... ...Read More
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