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George Wilbanks

Case from Columbus, MS dated Nov 02, 1997

Victim Details

George Wilbanks

Male

Columbus

MS

1997-11-02

75

George

Wilbanks

07/24/2026

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In the quiet city of Columbus, Mississippi, a chilling discovery was made on November 2, 1997. George Wilbanks, a 70-year-old man, was found brutally murdered in the sanctuary of his own north Columbus home. The well-known and gracious interior designer had been stabbed and strangled, a violent end to a life that had been characterized by creativity and kindness. His violent death sent shockwaves through the community, leaving friends and neighbors stunned and searching for answers as to who cou ...
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  • Obituary information for Allen Wilbanks - Oakdale Funeral Home
  • Columbus man arrested in 14-year-old murder case - cdispatch.com
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