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William Wright

Case from Wichita-falls, TX dated Aug 25, 2020

Victim Details

William Wright

Male

White / Caucasian

Wichita-falls

TX

2020-08-25

34

William

Wright

07/19/2026

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William Derek Wright, a 34-year-old male of unspecified ethnicity, tragically died on August 25, 2020, in Wichita Falls, Texas. His body was discovered in the front yard of his residence in the 1600 block of Hamlin Avenue after a welfare check was conducted. The cause of death was determined to be murder.

Following the discovery of Wright's body, an investigation was launched by the Wichita Falls Police Department. The investigation led to the arrest of James Gunter May, a 31-year-old man ...
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  • Arrest made in connection to murder of William Wright
  • Times Record News: Police identify body found in shrubs, deemed a murder
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