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Dena Knight Hancock

Case from Ozark, AR dated Jan 31, 2012

Victim Details

Dena Knight Hancock

Female

White / Caucasian

Ozark

AR

2012-01-31

44

Dena

Knight Hancock

07/17/2026

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In the quiet town of Ozark, Arkansas, a tragedy unfolded that cut short the life of Dena Knight Hancock. On January 31, 2012, the 44-year-old woman was found dead, a victim of gun violence. Her death marked a grim entry in the records of a national gun violence memorial.

The circumstances surrounding her death prompted an immediate investigation by law enforcement. The search for those responsible led to a significant breakthrough, resulting in the arrest of a suspect. The individual take ...
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