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David Alton Collins

Case from Nacogdoches, TX dated Jul 17, 2018

Victim Details

David Alton Collins

Male

White / Caucasian

Nacogdoches

TX

2018-07-17

54

David

Alton Collins

07/31/2026

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David Alton Collins, a 54-year-old man from Nacogdoches, Texas, tragically passed away on July 17, 2018. Born on November 1, 1963, in Rusk County, David was the son of Floy L. Collins and Sharon Collins. He graduated from Henderson High School in 1982 and briefly attended Kilgore College. David worked as a mechanic for his father's business in Henderson and was an avid sports fan, particularly of the Texas A&M Aggies and the Texas Rangers.

David's death was the result of a fatal altercat ...
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  • Nacogdoches police: Man shot, killed step-dad during altercation
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