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Alan Bates

Case from Hoover, AL dated Feb 15, 2002

Victim Details

Alan Bates

Male

White / Caucasian

Hoover

AL

2002-02-15

30

Alan

Bates

Yes

06/29/2026

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A bitter child custody dispute culminated in the tragic deaths of 30-year-old Alan Bates and his wife, Terra Klugh Bates, also 30. The male victim, a theater production manager, was embroiled in a contentious battle with his ex-wife, Jessica McCord, over the visitation of their two young daughters. This long-standing conflict would ultimately lead to a meticulously planned and cold-blooded murder.

On February 15, 2002, Alan and Terra Bates traveled to Hoover, Alabama, for a pre-arranged v ...
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  • Legacy.com: Alan Geoffre Bates Obituary (2002) The Washington Post
  • Parole denied for former Pelham cop who murdered wife's ... - AL.com
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    Did anyone else find it chilling how Jeff McCord, a former police officer, was involved in such a he... ...Read More
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    I’ve been thinking a lot about the logistics of how Jessica and Jeff McCord attempted to cover up ... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else been thinking about the role that Jeff McCord's background as a former police office... ...Read More
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