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Charles Eddie Shannon

Case from Dale, AL dated Apr 13, 1986

Victim Details

Charles Eddie Shannon

Male

White / Caucasian

Dale

AL

1986-04-13

16

Charles

Eddie Shannon

Yes

06/27/2026

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In the early morning hours of April 13, 1986, in Dale County, Alabama, the life of 16-year-old Charles Eddie Shannon was tragically cut short. The young man, a white male, was lured to a secluded bridge over the Choctawhatchee River by his 15-year-old girlfriend, who was pregnant with his child. Unbeknownst to Shannon, his girlfriend was acting under the duress of her own father, Phillip D. Hallford. Hallford was reportedly angered by his daughter's relationship with Shannon.

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  • Phillip Hallford | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers
  • Charles Eddie Shannon (unknown-1986) - Find a Grave Memorial
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    Has anyone else been struck by how Melinda was forced into such a horrific role in this tragedy? I c... ...Read More
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    I'm continually struck by the utter betrayal in this case. The fact that a father would go to such h... ...Read More
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