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John Lewis Ball

Case from Luverne, AL dated Aug 26, 2002

Victim Details

John Lewis Ball

Male

Black / African American

Luverne

AL

2002-08-26

14

John

Lewis Ball

Yes

06/28/2026

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In the quiet, rural community of Luverne, Alabama, a horrific crime unfolded on August 26, 2002, forever shattering the peace of the Ball family. John Lewis Ball, a 14-year-old boy, was tragically killed alongside five members of his family in a brutal massacre at their home. The other victims were his grandmother, Mila Ruth Ball, 65; his mother, JoAnn Ball, 35; his father, Willie Edward Haslip, 40; and his two older brothers, Jerry C. Ball, 19, and Tony Lamar Ball, 17. The family was gunned dow ...
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