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Mason Cole Pridemore

Case from Hickory, NC dated Feb 20, 2025

Victim Details

Mason Cole Pridemore

Male

White / Caucasian

Hickory

NC

2025-02-20

22

Mason

Cole Pridemore

07/11/2026

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Mason Cole Pridemore, a 22-year-old male from Hickory, North Carolina, tragically lost his life on February 20, 2025. Born on September 20, 2002, in Burke County, Mason was the son of Corey Heath Pridemore and Kimberly Ellen Benfield. He was a graduate of East Burke High School and worked in the Shipping Department at Target. Mason was known for his close relationships with his family and his companion, Ashley Brown of Valdese. His passing has left a deep void in the lives of those who knew him. ...
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  • https://www.wbtv.com: 2 teens arrested for involvement in killing 22-year-old in Hickory, police say
  • Hickory Daily Record: Hickory police investigating shooting after body found in parking lot of church daycare
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