Karen Joyce Scott

Murdered
Case Description
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On February 25, 2020, the body of 38-year-old Karen Joyce Scott was discovered in a manhole on Exeter Alley in Bessemer, Alabama. Scott, a resident of Jackson County, had been reported missing in December 2018. An autopsy revealed that she had died from a gunshot wound, leading authorities to rule her death a homicide.

The Bessemer Police Department launched an investigation into Scott's death, seeking information from the public to aid in solving the case. Despite these efforts, no ar ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Karen Joyce Scott

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Bessemer

    AL

    2020-02-25

    38

    Karen

    Joyce Scott

    11/10/2024

    Forum Posts (2)
    Has anyone heard if there will be a candlelight vigil for Karen? I think it would be a beautiful way... ...Read More
    03/20/2023
    I am absolutely devastated to hear about the tragic news of Karen's murder. I had the privilege of k... ...Read More
    01/31/2023
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