Calvin CJ Goforth murdered or death by force in Mena, Arkansas.

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Case Description

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In the early morning hours of March 9, 2019, Calvin CJ Goforth, a 36-year-old male, was discovered deceased in his vehicle on a road east of Mena, Arkansas. A passerby found the United States Army veteran, who had served honorably in Iraq. An investigation into his death determined that he had sustained a fatal gunshot wound. Goforth was a family man, a loving husband and father to three children, who was known for his passion for helping others and his involvement in his children's sports teams ...Read More

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Victim Details

name

Calvin CJ Goforth

gender

Male

race

Black / African American

city

Mena

state

AR

Date of Death

2019-03-09

Age at Death

36

First Name

Calvin

Last Name

CJ Goforth

Last Updated

11/12/2025

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10/16/2023

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09/08/2023

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