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John W Patterson

Case from Riverside, AL dated Feb 23, 2019

Victim Details

John W Patterson

Male

Riverside

AL

2019-02-23

76

John

W Patterson

Yes

07/24/2026

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On a February evening in 2019, the quiet town of Riverside, Alabama, was unsettled by a violent death that would soon reveal a familial tragedy. John W. Patterson, a 76-year-old man, was found deceased in his home, the victim of a fatal shooting. The subsequent investigation into his death would lead authorities to a suspect surprisingly close to home: his own son.

The events unfolded on February 23, 2019, when law enforcement responded to a call that led them to Patterson's residence. Th ...
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  • The Anniston Star: Case of Pell City man accused of killing his father sent to grand jury
  • WVTM: Son arrested in father's shooting death in Riverside
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    It's truly shocking to think about the layers of emotions surrounding this case, especially consider... ...Read More
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    I've been following the Patterson case closely, and one thing that stands out to me is how the commu... ...Read More
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    I’ve been following the case of John W. Patterson and just keep thinking about how tight-knit comm... ...Read More
    02/27/2023
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