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John Franklin Thomas

Case from Atlanta, TX dated Mar 11, 2022

Victim Details

John Franklin Thomas Jr.

Male

Atlanta

TX

2022-03-11

44

John

Franklin Thomas

07/07/2026

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John Franklin Thomas Jr., a 44-year-old man from Atlanta, Texas, tragically lost his life on March 11, 2022. His death was part of a double homicide case that also claimed the life of Jennifer Archer. The investigation revealed that both victims were found shot and deceased inside a camper that was subsequently burned to the ground. The weapon used in the murders was later recovered and confirmed by forensic testing to be the murder weapon.

Charles Spraberry, the suspect in the case, was ...
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  • https://www.ksla.com: Children of victims of violent double murder in east Texas speak out after suspect sentenced
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