Crime Solvers Central
CSC
268 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
George Wrighten death by force case profile photo

George Wrighten

Case from Longview, TX dated Dec 13, 2014

Victim Details

George Wrighten

Male

Black / African American

Longview

TX

2014-12-13

67

George

Wrighten

07/22/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
George "Candyman" Wrighten, a 67-year-old African American man, passed away on December 13, 2014, in Longview, Texas. Born on January 21, 1947, George was a beloved member of his community, earning the affectionate nickname "Candyman." His funeral services were held on December 20, 2014, at Faith Tabernacle Church in Kilgore, Texas, with interment following at Houston Cemetery in Gilmer, Texas.

The circumstances surrounding George Wrighten's death indicate he was a victim of gun violence ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for George Wrighten, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (8)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • One person dead after crash following shooting in Longview
  • Autopsy results in weekend homicide bring small comfort: victim's ...
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 6 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (2)

    Has anyone looked into the community events that George "Candyman" Wrighten was involved with? I've ... ...Read More
    01/28/2024
    I came across the case of George "Candyman" Wrighten, and it really stuck with me, especially knowin... ...Read More
    06/30/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for George Wrighten

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Longview, Texas

    De Marcus LasJuan Else death by force case in Longview, TX

    De Marcus LasJuan Else

    Death: Feb 01, 2021
    De Marcus LasJuan Else, a 25-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on February 1, 1 ...Read More
    Henry England Williams death by force case in Longview, TX

    Henry England Williams

    Death: Sep 29, 2018
    Henry England Williams, a 32-year-old male of African American ethnicity, tragically died on Septemb m ...Read More
    Derrick Spear death by force case in Longview, TX

    Derrick Spear

    Death: Apr 03, 2023
    On April 3, 2023, at approximately 11:20 p.m., Longview Police Department officers responded to repo p ...Read More
    Thomas Lynn Harper death by force case in Longview, TX

    Thomas Lynn Harper

    Death: Feb 04, 2017
    Thomas Lynn Harper, a 34-year-old Caucasian male, tragically passed away on February 4, 2017, in Lon o ...Read More
    Justin Michael Aguilar death by force case in Longview, TX

    Justin Michael Aguilar

    Death: Mar 09, 2014
    Justin Michael Aguilar, a 15-year-old male of Hispanic ethnicity from Longview, Texas, tragically di d ...Read More
    Jonathan Ragland death by force case in Longview, TX

    Jonathan Ragland

    Death: Apr 23, 2025
    On April 22, 2025, at approximately 2:47 p.m., Longview Police Officers responded to reports of a sh s ...Read More
    Michael Bauchum death by force case in Longview, TX

    Michael Bauchum

    Death: Mar 05, 2023
    On March 5, 2023, 30-year-old Michael C. Bauchum was fatally shot during a domestic dispute at a Waf a ...Read More