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Joshua Lee Hodgens

Death by Force
Case Description
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Joshua Lee Hodgens, an 18-year-old from Louisville, Kentucky, tragically lost his life on January 31, 2017. He was found between two homes on Southwestern Parkway near River Park Drive, in the Shawnee neighborhood. The coroner confirmed that Joshua died from multiple gunshot wounds. Several neighbors reported hearing what they believed to be gunshots hours before his body was discovered.

Despite the passage of time, no arrests have been made in connection with Joshua's murder. His mothe ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Joshua Lee Hodgens

    Male

    Black / African American

    Louisville

    KY

    2017-01-31

    18

    Joshua

    Lee Hodgens

    11/20/2025

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