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Cedric Dothard

Case from Lincoln, AL dated Mar 13, 2011

Victim Details

Cedric Dothard

Male

Black / African American

Lincoln

AL

2011-03-13

27

Cedric

Dothard

07/12/2026

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In the quiet town of Lincoln, Alabama, the life of 27-year-old Cedric Dothard, a Black male, was tragically cut short on the night of March 13, 2011. The events of that evening would leave a lasting scar on the community, culminating in a lengthy legal process that would eventually bring a measure of justice for Dothard's family.

The fatal encounter occurred following a dispute that began at a local nightclub. An altercation that started inside the club reportedly spilled out into the str ...
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  • The Anniston Star: Jury finds man guilty of manslaughter
  • Cedric Dothard, age 27 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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    I came across an older article about Cedric Sherod Dothard's tragic passing, and it's just so devast... ...Read More
    03/23/2024
    Has anyone else been thinking about the role Cedric's work history might play in all this? I mean, h... ...Read More
    02/20/2024
    Anyone else find it strange that there hasn't been much discussion about Cedric's time at Bridgewate... ...Read More
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