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Jacob Simpson

Case from Tyner, KY dated May 14, 2018

Victim Details

Jacob Simpson

Male

White / Caucasian

Tyner

KY

2018-05-14

27

Jacob

Simpson

07/02/2026

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In the quiet community of Tyner, Kentucky, the life of 27-year-old Jacob Ryan Simpson was cut short on Monday, May 14, 2018. A man known for his skills as an auto mechanic and his love for flea markets, music, and woodworking, his greatest joy was his family. His death, caused by gun violence, left a void in the lives of his loved ones and sent ripples through the small town.

The events that led to Simpson's untimely death unfolded at a residence in Jackson County. Following the incident, ...
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