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Thornton Jack Bivens

Case from Houston, TX dated Apr 17, 2017

Victim Details

Thornton “Jack” Bivens

Male

Houston

TX

2017-04-17

60

Thornton

Jack Bivens

07/19/2026

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Thornton Jack Bivens, a 60-year-old man from Houston, Texas, was tragically shot and killed on April 17, 2017. The incident occurred at his place of work, where he was fatally shot by Russell Cormier, a 53-year-old man who was later identified as the suspect. Cormier was involved in a violent crime spree that spanned over two days, during which he also killed his estranged wife, Fannie McWhite, and shot his neighbor, Roshal Barley.

Cormier's crime spree began on the morning of April 17, w ...
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  • Houston Chronicle: Two dead in two shootings in northeast Harris County
  • Houston Chronicle: Man accused in crime spree could face capital murder charge
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