Cecil Dotson

Murdered

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Cecil Dotson, aged 30, was the victim of a horrific mass killing on March 2, 2008, at his home on Lester Street in Memphis, Tennessee. The incident, which became known as the Lester Street Massacre, involved the brutal deaths of six individuals, including Cecil, his girlfriend Marissa Williams, and several family members and friends. Jessie Dotson, Cecil’s brother, was ultimately found guilty of these murders, which occurred after an argument escalated into deadly violence.

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    Victim Details

    Cecil Dotson

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Memphis

    TN

    2008-03-03

    30

    Cecil

    Dotson

    Yes

    10/21/2024


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    I am absolutely devastated to hear about the tragic murder of Cecil. He was a gentle soul with a kin... ...Read More
    03/05/2023