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Cody Russell Lovelady Jr.

Death by Force
Case Description
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Cody Russell Lovelady Jr., a 21-year-old white male from Flint, Texas, tragically passed away on February 25, 2022. Cody was found deceased alongside Jarah Breann Shelton, a 21-year-old white female from Tyler, Texas, in a black Ford F-250 truck on the side of FM 2868 near Highway 155 in Smith County, Texas. The vehicle was still running when a Smith County deputy discovered the bodies. Jarah was found in the driver's seat holding a handgun, and Cody was found next to her in the front seat.
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  • https://www.kltv.com: Smith County Sheriff’s Office releases names of two found dead in pickup
  • KETK.com | FOX51.com: Officials release identities of two people found dead in truck on side of Smith County road
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    Victim Details

    Cody Russell Lovelady Jr.

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Flint

    TX

    2022-02-25

    21

    Cody

    Russell Lovelady Jr.

    11/16/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I can’t stop thinking about Cody and Jarah. It’s just so devastating to think about the kind of ... ...Read More
    03/25/2024
    Does anyone else find it odd how it took a while for the determination of a double suicide to be mad... ...Read More
    02/16/2024
    I recently stumbled upon Cody's story, and my heart really goes out to his family and friends. I can... ...Read More
    05/04/2023
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