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Roger Gibbs

Case from Cordele, GA dated Dec 23, 1967

Victim Details

Roger Gibbs

Male

White / Caucasian

Cordele

GA

1967-12-23

19

Roger

Gibbs

07/04/2026

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In the small town of Cordele, Georgia, a series of tragic events unfolded within the Gibbs family, culminating in the death of 19-year-old Roger Ludean Gibbs. The young man's passing on December 23, 1967, initially appeared to be another instance of a mysterious liver ailment that had claimed the lives of his father, two younger brothers, and his own infant son within a span of two years. However, this final death would unravel a horrific story of deception and murder that had been hidden within ...
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  • Griffin daily news. (Griffin, Ga.) 1924-current, December 26, 1967 ...
  • Roger Ludean Gibbs (1948-1967) - Memorials - Find a Grave
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