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Ricky Earl Pickens

Death by Force
Case Description
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On November 13, 2020, a tragic shooting occurred on Whitten Ridge Road near Hannan in Mason County, West Virginia, resulting in the deaths of two men and injuries to a third. The victims were identified as Ivan Lambert and Ricky Pickens, both of whom succumbed to their injuries, while James Smith Jr. sustained injuries but survived.

In May 2021, three individuals were indicted in connection with this double homicide. Brandon A. Smith, 30, of Milton, was charged with two counts of first-de ...Read More
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  • Obituary for Ricky Earl Pickens at Crow-Hussell Funeral Home
  • WVVA: 3 charged in W.Va. shooting that left 2 dead, 1 wounded
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    Victim Details

    Ricky Earl Pickens

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Glenwood

    WV

    2020-11-14

    62

    Ricky

    Earl Pickens

    11/05/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I've been reflecting a lot on the impact this tragedy has had on the small community in Mason County... ...Read More
    06/09/2023
    Something that's been bothering me about this case is the emotional fallout for the survivors, espec... ...Read More
    02/24/2023
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