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Charles Echols III

Case from Fairmont, WV dated Jul 30, 2023

Victim Details

Charles Echols III

Male

Black / African American

Fairmont

WV

2023-07-30

49

Charles

Echols III

Substantiated

06/29/2026

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Charles 'Duddy' Echols III, a 49-year-old resident of Fairmont, West Virginia, died on July 30, 2023. He was born on February 15, 1974, to the late Charles Junior Echols and Pauline Echols.

The circumstances of his death involved a domestic-related incident that occurred on July 20, 2023. Echols went to the home of a woman, identified as Ms. Chacon, after learning she was in a relationship with Michael Costello, who was present at the residence. Despite not being in a relationship with Ms ...
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  • https://www.wdtv.com: Authorities ID Fairmont man killed in shooting
  • Obituary for Charles "Duddy" Echols III at Domico Funeral Home, Inc.
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