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Cornelius Ray Craft

Case from Nacogdoches, TX dated Aug 21, 2024

Victim Details

Cornelius Ray Craft

Male

Black / African American

Nacogdoches

TX

2024-08-21

56

Cornelius

Ray Craft

07/10/2026

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Cornelius Ray Craft, a 56-year-old man from Nacogdoches, Texas, tragically passed away on August 21, 2024, under suspicious circumstances. His death has been the subject of a local investigation, as authorities work to determine the exact cause and whether foul play was involved. Craft, who had been a resident of Nacogdoches for several years, was discovered unresponsive at his residence in a quiet neighborhood on the morning of August 21. Emergency responders arrived at the scene, but despite t ...
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  • The Lufkin Daily News: Two dead in apparent murder-suicide in Nacogdoches County
  • cbs19.tv: AUTHORITIES: 2 men dead after apparent murder-suicide in Nacogdoches County
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    Has anyone else been following the Craft case closely and noticed the bit about the lack of forced e... ...Read More
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