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Do you know who killed Fred Duckworth in 1972?
On March 3, 1972, William Fred Duckworth, the former mayor of Norfolk, Virginia, was found dead near his home in the city. Duckworth had served as mayor from 1950 to 1962 and was a prominent figure in local politics. His murder shocked the community, as he had been well-respected for his efforts in city development and civic improvement.
Duckworth was discovered on Major Avenue, shot multiple times, including once through the heart. Despite extensive investigations, his killer was never ...Read More
On March 3, 1972, William Fred Duckworth, the former mayor of Norfolk, Virginia, was found dead near his home in the city. Duckworth had served as mayor from 1950 to 1962 and was a prominent figure in local politics. His murder shocked the community, as he had been well-respected for his efforts in city development and civic improvement.
Duckworth was discovered on Major Avenue, shot multiple times, including once through the heart. Despite extensive investigations, his killer was never ...Read More
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Fred Duckworth
November 21, 2022
Male
Caucasian / White
Norfolk
VA
1972-03-03
72
Fred
Duckworth
11/26/2025
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I've been digging into some old records about the William Fred Duckworth case, and I came across a f... ...Read More
10/22/2024
10/22/2024
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