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Russell Franklin Dolen

Case from Monticello, KY dated Oct 13, 2017

Victim Details

Russell Franklin Dolen

Male

White / Caucasian

Monticello

KY

2017-10-13

62

Russell

Franklin Dolen

07/19/2026

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On a tragic evening in the quiet Oil Valley community of Wayne County, Kentucky, the life of 62-year-old Russell Franklin Dolen was abruptly cut short. On October 13, 2017, a chain of violent events unfolded, leaving a lasting scar on the small town of Monticello. Russell, a man known for his dedication to his family and his passion for farming, became an unsuspecting victim in a shocking outburst of violence.

The evening began with a domestic dispute at a nearby residence, where Paul E. ...
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  • Russell Franklin Dolen, age 62 - National Gun Violence Memorial
  • Sandra Dolen, age 55 - National Gun Violence Memorial

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