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Jeffrey Nelson

Case from Jackson, TN dated Jul 13, 2014

Victim Details

Jeffrey Nelson

Male

White / Caucasian

Jackson

TN

2014-07-13

57

Jeffrey

Nelson

07/03/2026

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In the summer of 2014, in Jackson, Tennessee, a beloved 57-year-old man named Jeffrey Nelson was found dead in his home on Westwood Avenue, leaving a community in shock. Known for his dedication to improving the lives of the elderly in West Tennessee, his violent death was a stark contrast to the compassionate life he led. The grim discovery was made on July 12, 2014, after his son, Clayton Nelson, ironically called the police to request a welfare check on his father.

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  • http://www.jacksonsun.com/article/20140713/NEWS01/307130027/Homicide-person-interest-apprehended-Nashville
  • Police: Son kills father with hammer, knives - WBBJ TV
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