John Lee Belcher

Death by Force
Case Description
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On August 31, 2019, a tragic incident occurred in Des Moines, Iowa, resulting in the death of John Lee Belcher, a 45-year-old man. The circumstances surrounding his death were marked by violence, as Belcher was shot to death inside a home in Des Moines.

The investigation into Belcher's death led authorities to identify a suspect, Stanley Paul Wofford, also a resident of Des Moines. Wofford, who was 47 years old at the time, was implicated in the shooting based on witness statements and ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    John Lee Belcher

    Male

    Black / African American

    Des-moines

    IA

    2019-08-31

    45

    John

    Lee Belcher

    01/03/2025

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