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Melvin W. Perry

Case from Selma, AL dated Oct 01, 2017

Victim Details

Melvin W. Perry

Male

Black / African American

Selma

AL

2017-10-01

40

Melvin

W. Perry

Yes

06/22/2026

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Melvin W. Perry, a 40-year-old Black man from Selma, Alabama, was found deceased on October 1, 2017. His body was discovered inside his vehicle on a rural road in Autauga County, the victim of a fatal shooting. The discovery initiated a homicide investigation led by the Autauga County Sheriff's Office.

Within a couple of weeks, investigators made three arrests in connection with Perry's death. The suspects were identified as Martavious Moore, Jermarius Ty’rese Powell, and Malik D’shau ...
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  • WAKA 8: Three Arrested, Charged in Autauga Co. Homicide - WAKA 8
  • Montgomery Advertiser: 2017 Autauga County homicide trial wraps with guilty plea
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