John Douglas Poteet

Murdered
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On July 21, 2023, a tragic incident occurred in Louisville, Kentucky, resulting in the death of 21-year-old John Douglas "Dougie" Poteet Jr. Poteet fell victim to gun violence, adding to the somber statistics of firearms-related fatalities in the area.

John "Dougie" Douglas Poteet Jr. was born on January 18, 2002, in Louisville to Bridget Barnes and Doug Poteet. He was known for his loving, funny, and gentle nature, and enjoyed spending time with close friends and family. One of his fav ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    John Douglas Poteet

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Louisville

    KY

    2023-07-21

    21

    John

    Douglas Poteet

    litigation

    12/11/2024

    Forum Posts (2)
    I've been reading through the threads about Dougie Poteet Jr.'s case, and one thing that struck me i... ...Read More
    12/08/2023
    I recently read about Dougie's case and found myself thinking about how important his favorite hobby... ...Read More
    12/06/2023
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