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William J. Bates

Death by Force
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On a Thursday evening in Perryville, Arkansas, the life of 31-year-old William J. Bates was cut short by a fatal shooting. The incident, which occurred on January 29, 2015, prompted an investigation by the Special Agents of the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division. Authorities were called to a residence on State Highway 60, just two miles west of Perryville, following reports of a disturbance at approximately 6:20 PM.

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    Victim Details

    William J. Bates

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Perryville

    AR

    2015-01-28

    31

    William

    J. Bates

    11/13/2025

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