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Emily Hatfield

Case from Raysal, WV dated Dec 22, 2017

Victim Details

Emily Hatfield

Female

White / Caucasian

Raysal

WV

2017-12-22

24

Emily

Hatfield

06/20/2026

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Emily Nicole Hatfield, a 24-year-old resident of Raysal, West Virginia, passed away on December 22, 2017, at her home. Her death was not a natural one, but rather a result of a tragic and violent incident.

The investigation into Emily Hatfield's death led to the identification of a suspect, Charles Kennedy, who was 28 years old at the time. Kennedy, also from Raysal, was charged with murder in connection with Hatfield's death. The case against Kennedy was built on evidence gathered by inv ...
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  • WVNS: 1 dead in McDowell County shooting
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    Has anyone else been following the Charles Kennedy trial? I can’t imagine the heartache Emily's fa... ...Read More
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    I was looking into Emily Hatfield's case and couldn't stop thinking about the impact of her absence ... ...Read More
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