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Timothy Pearson

Case from Melvin, AL dated Jan 08, 2021

Victim Details

Timothy Pearson

Male

Black / African American

Melvin

AL

2021-01-08

57

Timothy

Pearson

Yes

07/05/2026

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In the small, rural community of Melvin, Alabama, just a mile from the Mississippi state line, the new year began with a shocking act of violence that would claim the life of a beloved local pastor. Timothy Pearson, a 57-year-old Black / African American male, was a respected figure in Choctaw County. A former U.S. Marine and retired Postmaster, he had dedicated 27 years to preaching, serving as the pastor of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church for nearly 15 of those years. His commitment to his community ...
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  • WEATHERLY- STUDDARD: Timothy Pearson
  • NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth: Son of Slain Alabama Preacher Arrested in Plano
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