Stephen Bentley

Murdered
Case Description
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On December 7, 2022, law enforcement officers from the Blount County Sheriff's Office and the Hayden Police Department responded to a welfare check at 150 Dogwood Lane in Hayden, Alabama. Upon arrival, they encountered a woman with visible injuries to her head and face, indicating she had been assaulted. During the interaction, 34-year-old Stephen Bentley emerged from the residence, brandishing a firearm and pointing it at the injured woman, who was his aunt. Despite multiple commands from ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Stephen Bentley

    Male

    Hayden

    AL

    2022-12-08

    52

    Stephen

    Bentley

    Substantiated

    11/17/2024

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    My thoughts and prayers are with the victim and their family during this difficult time. I believe i... ...Read More
    11/07/2024
    I am currently working on a research paper focusing on the murder of Stephen Bentley. I am seeking a... ...Read More
    02/17/2024
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