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Millisa Cox

Death by Force
Case Description
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On a Tuesday morning in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the life of 44-year-old Millisa Cox came to a tragic end. On October 15, 2013, a neighbor witnessed a distressing scene as Millisa emerged from her home, sat by a tree, and cried out for help. She was quickly taken to a nearby hospital, but tragically, she was pronounced dead. An investigation revealed she had been shot in the back with a revolver.

When police arrived at the Cox residence, the situation escalated into a tense standoff. Millisa ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Millisa Cox

    Female

    Council Bluffs

    IA

    2013-10-15

    44

    Millisa

    Cox

    11/05/2025

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