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Willene Nelson

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the early hours of November 10, 1978, Willene Nelson and her husband, Carl Nelson, were brutally murdered in their home in the Rosa community of Blount County, Alabama. The assailants, Aaron Jones and Arthur Lee Giles, both armed, entered the Nelson residence with the intent to rob Carl Nelson, a former employer of Giles. The couple was subjected to a vicious attack, suffering multiple gunshot and stab wounds that led to their deaths.

The Nelson household was occupied by several fami ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Willene Nelson

    Male

    Blount

    AL

    1978-11-10

    Willene

    Nelson

    Yes

    12/04/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Wow, the courage shown by Tony Nelson is nothing short of remarkable. Being shot and still finding t... ...Read More
    05/07/2024
    I'm deeply moved by the courage shown by the Nelson children during this tragic event. It's hard to ... ...Read More
    03/26/2024
    I've been following the details of the Nelson case, and one thing I keep thinking about is the immen... ...Read More
    08/13/2023
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