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Wallace Cornett

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the rural community of Viper, Kentucky, a retired coal miner, Wallace Cornett, a 63-year-old male, was killed on Monday, July 7, 2025. Cornett, a man known for his caring heart and love for the outdoors, was fatally shot at close range with a shotgun inside a residence on Middle Fork of Maces Creek Road. The incident occurred just before 2 p.m., sending ripples of shock through the small, unincorporated community.

Authorities from the Perry County Sheriff's Office responded to the scen ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Wallace Cornett

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Viper

    KY

    2025-07-07

    63

    Wallace

    Cornett

    12/03/2025

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    Has anyone else been thinking about the impact this could have on the Viper community? I mean, Walla... ...Read More
    09/03/2025
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