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A victim is found shot in the head lying in a ditch
In the late summer of 1992, the discovery of a body in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, began a mystery that has lingered for decades. Desmond Anthony Fergus, a 27-year-old Black man, was found on August 19, 1992, partially submerged in a ditch. It was apparent he had been the victim of foul play.

An investigation by the Virginia State Police determined that Fergus had been shot multiple times, with three bullets recovered from his body. Due to the state of decomposition, authorities belie ...Read More
Victim Details

Desmond Anthony Fergus

June 21, 2022

Male

Black / African American

Isle of Wight County

VA

1992-08-19

1992-08-19

27

Desmond Anthony

Fergus

Black

5'9

145 lbs

01/08/2026


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