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Keith Edmond Nelms

Case from Decatur, AL dated Jul 04, 2021

Victim Details

Keith Edmond Nelms

Male

White / Caucasian

Decatur

AL

2021-07-04

53

Keith

Edmond Nelms

Yes

06/24/2026

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On the Fourth of July in 2021, a day typically marked by celebration, 53-year-old Keith Edmond Nelms, a male resident of Decatur, Alabama, was found dead from gunshot wounds. The tragic event unfolded at a residence on Highway 20 in a rural area outside the city limits. Authorities were dispatched to the scene following a report of a shooting. Upon their arrival, they discovered Nelms inside the home. Despite the efforts of paramedics, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

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  • WHNT.com: Police investigating July 4 homicide in Decatur
  • Decatur police investigating July 4 homicide - WAAY-TV
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