Gene Ward Jr.
Murdered

Case Description

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On April 27, 2015, 61-year-old Gene Ward Jr. was found deceased in his Helena, Alabama home, having suffered multiple gunshot wounds. A relative discovered his body after visiting to check on him.

Investigations led authorities to arrest Ward's son, 26-year-old Justin Taylor Ward, who was charged with capital murder. The charges stemmed from allegations that Justin Ward shot his father during the course of committing a robbery, stealing items including a brown leather wallet, U.S. curr ...Read More

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https://m.shelbycountyreporter.com/2017/08/30/helena-man-sentenced-to-life-for-murder/

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Victim Details

name

Gene Ward Jr.

gender

Male

city

Helena

state

Date of Death

2015-04-27

Age at Death

First Name

Gene

Last Name

Ward Jr.

solved

Yes

Last Updated

11/23/2024

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