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Johnny Lee Payne

Death by Force
Case Description
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On September 6, 2019, at approximately 11:00 a.m., Shelby County Sheriff's deputies responded to a domestic violence incident on Gibson Road, just outside Columbiana, Alabama. Upon arrival, they discovered 45-year-old Johnny Lee Payne of Shelby deceased at the scene. The Shelby County Sheriff's Office identified Payne as the victim and initiated a homicide investigation. Authorities detained one individual for questioning; however, no formal charges were filed at that time. The investigation rem ...Read More
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    • Victim Details

    Johnny Lee Payne

    Male

    Columbiana

    AL

    2019-09-06

    45

    Johnny

    Lee Payne

    12/03/2025

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