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Gary Leon Cox

Case from Elkmont, AL dated Feb 21, 2015

Victim Details

Gary Leon Cox

Male

Elkmont

AL

2015-02-21

53

Gary

Leon Cox

Yes

07/11/2026

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In a quiet corner of Elkmont, Alabama, a dispute over a seemingly small matter escalated into a fatal encounter, claiming the life of 53-year-old Gary Leon Cox. The male victim's life was cut short on February 21, 2015, in a tragedy that law enforcement officials say stemmed from a disagreement with his girlfriend over a dog harness.

The woman, Dawn Doreen Child, who was 49 at the time and operated a dog-grooming and pet-sitting business, reportedly became incensed when Cox did not follow ...
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  • Enewscourier.com: Dog groomer pleads to manslaughter in boyfriend shooting
  • http://www.decaturdaily.com/news/authorities-argument-over-dog-led-to-shooting/article_b6f74452-bb8c-11e4-9d71-9320ad70f613.html
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