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Vada Sargent

Death by Force
Case Description
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Vada Sargent, aged 75, passed away on August 13, 2021, at her home in Morehead, Kentucky. Born on June 18, 1946, in Jackson, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Ruby Spencer and James Little. Vada was known for her dedication as a caregiver and her deep love for her family.

The circumstances surrounding Vada Sargent's death were tragic. It was determined to be a murder-suicide involving her husband, Cobern Sargent, aged 81. According to the Rowan County Coroner’s Office, Cobern Sargent ...Read More
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  • https://www.wkyt.com: ‘It’s something that doesn’t happen very often here’: Investigation continues into Morehead murder-suicide
  • https://www.wsaz.com: Morehead police investigating apparent murder-suicide
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    Victim Details

    Vada Sargent

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Morehead

    KY

    2021-08-13

    75

    Vada

    Sargent

    11/18/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Hello all,
    I've been thinking a lot about the potential warning signs that might have been presen... ...Read More
    04/24/2024
    I've been thinking a lot about the situation with Vada and Cobern Sargent. It's so difficult to wrap... ...Read More
    09/08/2023
    Hey everyone,
    I've been following the tragic case of Vada Sargent, and my heart goes out to her f... ...Read More
    07/26/2023
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