Vicky McDowell

Murdered
Case Description
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On August 4, 2024, in Ridgeland, Mississippi, 76-year-old Vicky McDowell was tragically killed in a murder-suicide incident. Her son, 43-year-old William McDowell, fatally shot her in the chest before taking his own life with a self-inflicted gunshot to the head.

The incident occurred at their residence on Orleans Circle. A neighbor and friend discovered the bodies and alerted the authorities. Ridgeland Police Chief Brian Myers confirmed the details, noting that the motive remains unde ...Read More
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  • The Clarion-Ledger: Son allegedly kills mother in murder-suicide in Ridgeland

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    Victim Details

    Vicky McDowell

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Ridgeland

    MS

    2024-08-04

    76

    Vicky

    McDowell

    Primary Suspect Deceased

    12/19/2024

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    11/14/2024
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