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Paul Phillips

Case from Brewton, AL dated Oct 27, 2014

Victim Details

Name

Paul Phillips

Gender

Male

City

Brewton

State

AL

Date Of Death

2014-10-27

Age At Death

68

First Name

Paul

Last Name

Phillips

Solved

Yes

Last Updated

07/09/2026

Case Description

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In the quiet town of Brewton, Alabama, a tragic event unfolded on October 27, 2014, forever altering the lives of a local family and shocking the community. Paul Phillips, a 68-year-old male pastor, was killed at the Book of Acts Holiness Church. His life was cut short by a fatal gunshot wound from a shotgun. The incident occurred following a dispute that took a violent turn.

The man responsible for Phillips' death was his own son-in-law, Brett Richard Yeiter. Following the altercation at ...

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Obituary for Paul Phillips at Williams Memorial Chapel

http://www.wkrg.com/story/27147487/local-pastor-allegedly-murdered-by-son-in-law

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Forum Posts (3)

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07/20/2024

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12/17/2023

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