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Lonnie Alford Ray

Case from Bishopville, SC dated Feb 06, 2023

Victim Details

Lonnie Alford Ray

Male

White / Caucasian

Bishopville

SC

2023-02-06

76

Lonnie

Alford Ray

06/23/2026

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Lonnie Alford Ray, a 76-year-old male, was a respected dog breeder from Bishopville, South Carolina. An Army veteran who served in the Vietnam War, he was known for his passion for animals and his work as a carpenter. He was a family man who cherished his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

On the evening of February 6, 2023, what began as a business transaction turned into a fatal encounter. Ray had arranged to sell a French bulldog for $2,500 in the parking lot of a ...
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  • https://www.wistv.com: Dog sale turns deadly in Bishopville, elderly man shot
  • Darlington County man, 76, killed while trying to sell French bulldog ...
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    I just can't get over the lengths people will go to for greed. It's one thing to hear about scams an... ...Read More
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