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Willene Nelson

Case from Blount, AL dated Nov 10, 1978

Victim Details

Willene Nelson

Female

Blount

AL

1978-11-10

Willene

Nelson

Yes

07/09/2026

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In the pre-dawn hours of November 10, 1978, a brutal attack shattered the peace of the Rosa community in rural Blount County, Alabama, leaving Willene Nelson and her husband, Carl, dead. Two men, Aaron Lee Jones and Arthur Lee Giles, a former employee of Carl Nelson, entered the Nelson home with the intent to rob the family. The ensuing violence resulted in the deaths of Willene and Carl Nelson and severe injuries to their three children, Tony, Brenda, and Charlie, as well as Carl's mother.
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    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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