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Charles J. King III

Case from Chattanooga, TN dated Jun 25, 2014

Victim Details

Charles J. King III

Male

Black / African American

Chattanooga

TN

2014-06-25

41

Charles

J. King III

06/21/2026

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In the summer of 2014, the life of 41-year-old Charles J. King III was tragically cut short in Chattanooga, Tennessee. On June 25th, he was discovered deceased in his SUV, the vehicle left near the solemn grounds of the National Cemetery. An investigation into his death revealed he had sustained a fatal gunshot wound to the head, and the case was swiftly classified as a homicide. For nearly a year, the circumstances surrounding his death remained a painful mystery for his loved ones and the comm ...
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  • Local3News.com: UPDATE: Charges dropped in 2014 murder case due to lack of evidence
  • Phelps Charged With King Murder; Police Said He Bleached His Hands, Burned His Clothes After Shot Fired To The Head
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