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Lafayette Hunter

Case from Woodville, MS dated Jan 30, 2026

Victim Details

Name

Lafayette Hunter

Gender

Male

Race

Black / African American

City

Woodville

State

MS

Date Of Death

2026-01-30

First Name

Lafayette

Last Name

Hunter

Last Updated

07/06/2026

Case Description

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In the quiet town of Woodville, Mississippi, a grim discovery was made on Friday, January 30, 2026, at a residence on Ford Street. The bodies of Lafayette Hunter and his wife, Melinda Andrews, were found at their home, shattering the peace of the small community. Hunter was discovered inside the house, while Andrews was found outside. Both had been fatally shot in what investigators determined to be a double homicide.

The investigation into the deaths quickly focused on a member of their ...

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https://www.wafb.com: Son identified as person of interest after married couple found dead, officials say

Wilkinson County deputies: One person detained as ...

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Hey everyone, long-time lurker, first-time poster here. I’m amazed by the tight-knit community her... ...Read More
03/01/2026

Has anyone else been thinking about the timeline surrounding the night of the murders? I’ve been f... ...Read More
02/05/2026

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