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John W. Patterson

Death by Force
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John W. Patterson, 76, was found dead near Pleasant Grove Baptist Church at Police Camp Road and St Clair County Highway 57 north of Riverside. His son, John Shane Patterson, was arrested and charged with murder
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    • Victim Details

    John W. Patterson

    Male

    Riverside

    AL

    2019-02-24

    76

    John

    W. Patterson

    11/28/2025

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