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Joyce Bates

Death by Force
Case Description
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Joyce Bates, a 49-year-old woman from Arab, Alabama, was found dead on April 24, 2016, under suspicious circumstances that later led to a homicide investigation. Bates had been reported missing a few days prior, and her body was discovered in a rural area of Marshall County, not far from her home. Authorities initially treated her disappearance as a missing persons case, but as the investigation unfolded, evidence emerged that pointed to foul play.

The case took a darker turn when law e ...Read More
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  • AL.com: Arab man charged with murder in wife's shooting death
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    Victim Details

    Joyce Bates

    Female

    Arab

    AL

    2016-04-24

    49

    Joyce

    Bates

    Yes

    11/07/2025

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