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Joe Williams

Case from Rand, WV dated Sep 29, 2016

Victim Details

Name

Joe Williams

Gender

Male

City

Rand

State

WV

Date Of Death

2016-09-29

Age At Death

34

First Name

Joe

Last Name

Williams

Last Updated

07/15/2026

Case Description

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On the night of Thursday, September 29, 2016, in the community of Rand, West Virginia, a verbal dispute tragically escalated, leading to the death of 34-year-old Joe Williams. The incident occurred at a residence on Elaine Drive, the home of 61-year-old Keith Jones. Williams was reportedly in a relationship with Jones's niece.

An argument broke out between the two men, and according to statements later given to state troopers, something Williams said angered Jones. In a sudden act of viol ...

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Charleston Gazette-Mail: Rand man pleads guilty in Sept. shooting death

Update: Man charged with murder in shooting at his own birthday party

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