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Brandon Lee Hayes

Case from Niota, TN dated Mar 09, 2014

Victim Details

Brandon Lee Hayes

Male

White / Caucasian

Niota

TN

2014-03-09

22

Brandon

Lee Hayes

07/17/2026

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In the quiet town of Niota, Tennessee, a family gathering on March 9, 2014, turned into a scene of tragedy, forever altering the lives of those involved. It was on this day that 22-year-old Brandon Lee Hayes, a male resident of nearby Decatur, was shot at the home of his uncle. The events that transpired led to Hayes being rushed to the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville for treatment of his life-threatening injuries. Despite the efforts of medical professionals, he succumbed to ...
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  • Obituary for Brandon Lee Hayes | Ziegler Funeral Home, Athens, TN
  • UPDATE: Man dies after being shot by his uncle
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    Has anyone else been following the impact of this case on the local community in Niota? I've been th... ...Read More
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