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Van Franklin Cates, a 68-year-old resident of Hohenwald, Tennessee, tragically lost his life on April 12, 2024, at his home. Born on September 5, 1955, to Ollie and Estella Cates, Van had lived a life spanning nearly seven decades before his untimely death.
The circumstances surrounding Cates' death were initially unclear, but it was soon revealed that he had fallen victim to gun violence. On the day of the incident, law enforcement responded to a call at Cates' residence in Hohenwald. ...Read More
The circumstances surrounding Cates' death were initially unclear, but it was soon revealed that he had fallen victim to gun violence. On the day of the incident, law enforcement responded to a call at Cates' residence in Hohenwald. ...Read More
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Van Franklin Cates
Male
White / Caucasian
Hohenwald
TN
2024-04-12
68
Van
Franklin Cates
11/30/2025
Forum Posts (3)
Hi everyone,
I've been following the discussions about Van Franklin Cates' tragic case, and somet... ...Read More
12/08/2024
I've been following the discussions about Van Franklin Cates' tragic case, and somet... ...Read More
12/08/2024
Does anyone have more information about the adult female who was injured in the same incident as Van... ...Read More
10/30/2024
10/30/2024
Does anyone else feel a deep sense of unease about the involvement of the 15-year-old in Van Frankli... ...Read More
05/07/2024
05/07/2024
