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Willie Tidwell

Case from Dadeville, AL dated Apr 17, 2020

Victim Details

Willie Tidwell

Male

White / Caucasian

Dadeville

AL

2020-04-17

61

Willie

Tidwell

Yes

07/12/2026

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In the quiet town of Dadeville, Alabama, the evening of April 17, 2020, was shattered by a brutal act of violence that claimed the lives of a beloved couple. Willie Tidwell, a 61-year-old male, and his wife, Barbara, were found deceased in their home on North Barrett Street, both having suffered from apparent gunshot wounds. The discovery launched a double homicide investigation that would uncover a terrifying crime spree. Willie, born on December 19, 1958, was known as a hardworking man with a ...
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  • OANow.com: Suspect charged in Friday homicides
  • al: Suspect in 4 Alabama murders surrenders after manhunt
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    I've been thinking a lot about the Tidwell case in Dadeville and can't help but fee... ...Read More
    10/27/2024
    Has anyone else been examining the timeline of Derrick Lee Hightower's alleged crime spree? I feel l... ...Read More
    08/18/2023
    I can't stop thinking about how this tragic series of events has affected everyone in Dadeville, esp... ...Read More
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