Charles Eddie Shannon
Murdered

Case Description

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On April 13, 1986, in Dale County, Alabama, 16-year-old Charles Eddie Shannon was murdered in a calculated act orchestrated by Phillip D. Hallford. Hallford, disapproving of Shannon's relationship with his 15-year-old daughter, Melinda, compelled her to lure Shannon to a secluded bridge over the Choctawhatchee River. Upon Shannon's arrival, Hallford confronted him, shooting him once in the roof of the mouth. Despite the initial injury, Shannon remained conscious, prompting Hallford to drag him t ...Read More

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Victim Details

name

Charles Eddie Shannon

gender

Male

city

Dale

state

Date of Death

1986-04-13

Age at Death

First Name

Charles

Last Name

Eddie Shannon

solved

Yes

Last Updated

11/22/2024

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Does anyone have any new information on the Charles Eddie Shannon case? I've been following the stor... ...Read More
09/03/2024

I am devastated to share that I knew Charles and my heart is broken to hear of their murder. Charles... ...Read More
01/10/2024

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