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Autumn Wydner

Case from Decatur, AL dated Aug 04, 2018

Victim Details

Autumn Wydner

Female

White / Caucasian

Decatur

AL

2018-08-04

45

Autumn

Wydner

Primary Suspect Deceased

07/04/2026

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On a summer evening in Decatur, Alabama, the life of Autumn Renee Wydner, a 45-year-old White/Caucasian woman, was tragically cut short. On August 4, 2018, concerned individuals requested a welfare check at a residence on Wheat Avenue. Responding to the call at approximately 5:39 p.m., Decatur police officers made a grim discovery inside the home. Wydner was found deceased alongside 54-year-old Ron Light.

Neighbors described Wydner and Light as having been in a relationship for several ye ...
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  • AL.com: Decatur police investigate apparent murder-suicide
  • Decatur police investigating shooting after two found dead
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    Hey everyone,
    I've been reading through the posts about Autumn Wydner and Ron Light, and I can’... ...Read More
    07/16/2024
    I've been thinking a lot about the impact this tragedy must have had on the neighborhood, especially... ...Read More
    12/14/2023
    Has anyone else looked into the timeline of events leading up to that tragic day on Wheat Avenue? I'... ...Read More
    03/22/2023
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