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Alex Sully Sullivan

Death by Force
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On what should have been a joyous celebration, Alex 'Sully' Sullivan's life was tragically cut short. The 27-year-old man was killed on July 20, 2012, while celebrating his birthday with a group of friends and co-workers at a midnight premiere of the Batman movie, 'The Dark Knight Rises,' in Aurora, Colorado. An hour before the movie, he tweeted about how excited he was, expecting it to be the 'best BIRTHDAY ever.' The following Sunday would have marked his first wedding anniversary with his wif ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Alex “Sully” Sullivan

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Aurora

    CO

    2012-07-20

    27

    Alex

    Sully Sullivan

    11/14/2025

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    I recently came across a tribute for Alex "Sully" Sullivan, and it really touched me. I can’t help... ...Read More
    06/16/2024
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