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John Morris

Case from Island, KY dated Jan 15, 2015

Victim Details

John Morris

Male

White / Caucasian

Island

KY

2015-01-15

22

John

Morris

06/21/2026

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In the quiet community of Island, Kentucky, the life of 22-year-old John Wayne Morris was cut tragically short on January 15, 2015. The young man, a resident of nearby Rumsey, sustained multiple gunshot wounds in an incident that would leave his family seeking answers and justice.

Following the shooting, the case was presented to a McLean County grand jury. After reviewing the evidence brought before them, the grand jury declined to indict the individual responsible for the shooting, conc ...
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  • Identities released in McLean County death investigation - 14News
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    I came across some local reports mentioning that John's Catahoula dog, Blue, was found wandering nea... ...Read More
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