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David Cottrill

Case from Lumberport, WV dated Jan 11, 2018

Victim Details

David Cottrill

Male

White / Caucasian

Lumberport

WV

2018-01-11

36

David

Cottrill

07/12/2026

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David Lee Cottrill, a 36-year-old resident of Lumberport, West Virginia, passed away suddenly on January 11, 2018, at his family home. The circumstances surrounding his death were not natural, as it was determined that he was allegedly shot and killed.

The primary suspect in David Cottrill's murder is Melissa Anne McAtee, who was 34 years old at the time of the incident. McAtee was allegedly involved in a domestic dispute that led to the fatal shooting. The incident occurred at the reside ...
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  • UPDATE: Local woman arraigned on murder charges, more information released on shooting
  • UPDATE: Suspect in Lumberport shooting charged with murder; victims identified
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